> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certification-bodies/add-cb.md).

# Add CB

To manually add Certification Body:

1. Click the 'Certification Bodies' page from the left-hand navigation.
2. Click '**+ Add Certification Body'.**

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3. In the Certification Body form, complete the following information:

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<table><thead><tr><th width="312">Field Name</th><th width="101"></th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Company Accreditation Status</strong></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Accreditation Status</td><td><mark style="color:red;">Required</mark></td><td>Indicates the current Accreditation Status of the Certification Body</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Name in AB</td><td>Optional</td><td>Private CB Name that can be viewed and updated by the AB.</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body GUID</td><td>Optional</td><td>A unique record identifier by the AB to the CB. </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Company Information</strong></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Logo</td><td>Optional</td><td>Logo of the CB</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Name</td><td><mark style="color:red;">Required</mark></td><td>Name of the CB</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Acronym</td><td>Optional</td><td>Acronym of the CB name</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Website</td><td>Optional</td><td>Website of the CB</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Description</td><td>Optional</td><td>General description of the CB</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contact Details</strong></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Email Address</td><td><mark style="color:red;">Required</mark></td><td>Email Address</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Phone</td><td>Optional</td><td>Phone Number</td></tr><tr><td>Certification Body Fax</td><td>Optional</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
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4. Once done, a Certification Body record will be added to the Certification Bodies list.

To manage CB information, go through the following user guides:

> [Manage CB Details](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certification-bodies/manage-cb-details.md)
>
> [Manage Accredited Standards](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certification-bodies/manage-cb-accreditation.md)
>
> [Manage Technical Sectors](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certification-bodies/manage-cbs-accredited-standards/manage-cbs-technical-sectors.md)
>
> [Manage Office Directories](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certification-bodies/manage-cbs-accredited-standards/manage-cbs-office-directories.md)
>
> [Manage Country/Economy](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/certification-bodies/manage-cbs-accredited-standards/manage-cbs-country-economy.md)

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To learn more about the Certification Body, click [**here**](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body/certification-body-templates.md)

**Want to import bulk data? Try** [**Data Import**](/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-certification-body.md)