> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lerian.studio/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating a new Ledger

> Set up a new Ledger inside your Organization to track another stream of Transactions with full segregation.

If your Organization already has Ledgers but you need to create a new one, follow these steps.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    From the **Ledgers** page, click the **New Ledger** button in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    The **New Ledger** form will appear.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the Ledger name in the **Ledger Name** field.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    (Optional) To include metadata, select the **Metadata** tab. This will display two fields: **Key** and **Value**.

    * To add more metadata, click the plus (+) icon next to the first row.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    After completing the form, click **Save**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    A success message will appear in the top-right corner of the screen, and the new Ledger will be added to the list on the main **Ledgers** page.
  </Step>
</Steps>