This guide will show you how create the case subtypes that can be assigned to a case.
Before you start
- Subtypes are set up in your case configuration
- Case configuration is normally only available to staff members with administrator access
Steps to configure subtypes
- Find your case type in the list and press "Configure".
![List of Case Types]()
- Open the "Subtypes" section.
![Subtype Config]()
- To add a new subtype, press "Add new subtype".
![Add New Subtype]()
- Enter values for your subtype, then press "Update subtypes".
![Subtype Names]()
All subtypes have an optional "description" field. If this is left blank, the subtype name will be used throughout Case Management. If you do enter a description it will appear on any user facing forms, in place of the name. This functionality is primarily aimed at multi-language sites so the description can include internationalisation tokens. - Save your changes.
Further Reading
The Subtypes article describes subtypes in more detail. There's also a How to change case subtype article.
Last modified on 30 April 2026




