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# categoryCreate Mutation

Creates a new category.

Requires the MANAGE\_PRODUCTS permission.

```graphql
categoryCreate(
  input: CategoryInput!
  parent: ID
): CategoryCreate
```

Details

```graphql
type CategoryCreate {
  productErrors: [ProductError!]! @deprecated
  errors: [ProductError!]!
  category: Category
}
```

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### Arguments

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#### [`input`](#input) ● [`CategoryInput!`](/api-reference/products/inputs/category-input.md)

Fields required to create a category.

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#### [`parent`](#parent) ● [`ID`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/id.md)

ID of the parent category. If empty, category will be top level category.

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### Type

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#### [`CategoryCreate`](/api-reference/products/objects/category-create.md)

Creates a new category.

Requires the MANAGE\_PRODUCTS permission.