# How to Add an Expense Category in Xero

> To add an expense category in Xero, click 'Accounting' on the dashboard, select 'Chart of Accounts', and tap 'Add Account'. Next, choose 'Expense' from the Account Type drop-down menu, enter the required details into the input fields, and click 'Save' to complete the process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-an-expense-category-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0217243f01ed60a5002e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Select 'Chart of Accounts' from the list of options.
3. Following that, tap 'Add Account' to proceed.
4. Tap the drop-down menu below Account Type.
5. Pick 'Expense' from the available choices.
6. Subsequently, provide other required details. Enter them into their respective input fields.
7. Once done, review your input and click 'Save'.
8. After completing these steps, a new expense category will be added to your Xero account.