--- title: How do I create a new Contact? description: Add new contacts to iluminr --- [Skip to content](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/create-a-new-contact#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![iluminr logo](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr%20logo.png?width=227&height=48&name=iluminr%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) [Log in to iluminr](https://login.catalysttech.co/) iluminr Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge base](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [iluminr for Admin Users](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en) 3. [People and Permission Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#people-and-permission-management) # How do I create a new Contact? ## Add new contacts to iluminr Contact creation is restricted to Admin Users only. Contact creation is restricted to Admin Users only. 1. [Visit the iluminr website for your region](https://help.catalysttech.co/en/articles/7033415-how-do-i-access-iluminr#h_ee61c392fc) 2. Log in with your iluminr credentials. 3. In the menu, click to expand **Libraries** 4. Click the **People tab**. ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-20-19-1246-PM.png?width=965&height=457&name=image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-20-19-1246-PM.png) 5. Under the **Groups** section, select the desired group you wish to add your new contact to.   ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-25-16-6563-PM.png?width=965&height=520&name=image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-25-16-6563-PM.png)  6. In the **Group view,** select the **+ Manage Contacts.** ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-26-03-1199-PM.png?width=977&height=282&name=image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-26-03-1199-PM.png)   7. The **Add Member** panel allows you to look for EXISTING CONTACTs in other groups to be added to this group. 8. OR To create a **New Contact** select **+ Add New Contact.** Populate the fields in the new contact paneland select **Save.** ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-26-40-5085-PM.png?width=516&height=785&name=image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-26-40-5085-PM.png) ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-27-40-6562-PM.png?width=670&height=484&name=image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-27-40-6562-PM.png) ![](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-28-24-7513-PM.png?width=768&height=858&name=image-png-Sep-21-2026-11-28-24-7513-PM.png) **🎉 *Congratulations, you have successfully created a new contact!*** ### Related Articles: - [How do I create a new Contact Group?](https://5853449.hs-sites.com/knowledge/how-do-i-create-a-new-contact-group?hsLang=en) - [How do I import Contacts into Contact Groups?](https://5853449.hs-sites.com/knowledge/how-do-i-import-contacts-into-contact-groups?hsLang=en) - [Automating Contact updates in iluminr with API Integration](https://help.catalysttech.co/en/articles/5401661-automating-contact-updates-in-iluminr-with-api-integration) - [How do I create a new message and notify contacts?](https://5853449.hs-sites.com/knowledge/how-do-i-create-a-new-message-and-notify-contacts-iluminr-help-center?hsLang=en) **Need more assistance?** [Submit a support ticket](https://iluminr.io/resource-centre/support-ticket/?hsLang=en) Contact the iluminr Customer Success Team by clicking the button above. - [iluminr for Response and Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Get Started with Using iluminr](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#get-started-with-using-iluminr) - [Communications](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#communications) - [Critical Event Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#critical-event-management) - [Training Options](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-response-and-communications?hsLang=en#training-options) - [iluminr for Admin Users](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Get started with managing iluminr](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#get-started-with-managing-iluminr) - [Integrations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#integrations) - [People and Permission Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#people-and-permission-management) - [Event Room Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#event-room-management) - [Alert Automations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/iluminr-for-admin-users?hsLang=en#alert-automations) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Manage Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [START HERE](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#start-here) - [Multiplayer Content Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#multiplayer-content-management) - [Single Player Content Management](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#single-player-content-management) - [Learnspace for Single Player Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#learnspace-for-single-player-microsimulations) - [Deploying Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#deploying-microsimulations) - [Microsimulation Insights (reporting)](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/manage-microsimulations?hsLang=en#microsimulation-insights-reporting) - [Participate in Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Participate in Single Player Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#participate-in-single-player-microsimulations) - [Participate in Multiplayer Microsimulations](https://help.iluminr.io/knowledge/participate-in-microsimulations?hsLang=en#participate-in-multiplayer-microsimulations) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.iluminr.io/hs-fs/hubfs/iluminr_logo.png?width=111&height=24&name=iluminr_logo.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://iluminr.io?hsLang=en) [iluminr](https://iluminr.io/?hsLang=en) - [Submit a Support Ticket](https://iluminr.io/resource-centre/support-ticket/?hsLang=en) - [Terms of Use](https://iluminr.io/terms-of-use/?hsLang=en) - [Privacy Policy](https://iluminr.io/privacy-policy/?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2025, iluminr