1. Go to Accounting > Chart of Accounts.
2. Click + Add a New Account at the top right, or click Add a new … account at the bottom of the specific group you want (this pre-selects the Account Type).
3. Choose the Account Type from the grouped dropdown (only types that allow custom accounts are listed).
4. If the type is a balance account (Cash and Bank, Credit Card, Loan, etc.) an Account Currency dropdown appears; pick the currency.
5. Enter the Account Name (required, e.g. Office Supplies), an optional numeric Account ID (e.g. 5400, shown on reports) and an optional Description.
6. Leave Account active switched on (under the More menu) unless you want the account hidden from new transactions.
7. Click Save Account. You are returned to the form with Saved successfully.

Use Cancel or Back to Chart of Accounts to leave without saving.