---
title: "Add an evidence type"
slug: "add-an-evidence-type"
tags: ["Totara Platform", "Site Administrator", "How-to", "Screenshot"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:02Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:02Z
canonical: "totara.help/add-an-evidence-type"
---

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# Add an evidence type

As a Site Administrator you can add new evidence types to the system by following these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > Evidence.*
2. Click **Add evidence type** (located in the top right).
3. Complete the [settings](/totara-20/docs/evidence-type-settings).
4. Select **Save and continue**.
5. Choose a custom field type from the dropdown menu.
6. Complete the settings for that custom field.
7. Select **Save changes**.

![The Manage evidence types page, where you can add new types.](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-1647962467823.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T08%3A31%3A48Z&se=2026-11-01T09%3A31%3A48Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GLyXB2qtd%2B5jzILjXanU6zmOBzhaaVD27Rrz85OKSvQ%3D)

## Next steps

- [Evidence type settings](/totara-20/docs/evidence-type-settings)
- [Edit an evidence type](/totara-20/docs/edit-an-evidence-type)
- [Add evidence](/totara-20/docs/add-evidence)

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