# Add an existing collection as a subcollection

To add an existing collection as a subcollection, you must complete the following steps:

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**IMPORTANT:** Take the following into consideration when adding an existing collection as a subcollection:

* You can only add an existing collection as a subcollection if it already exists in the **Collections** view and you are the **Owner** of it.
* You can add a collection as a subcollection to multiple parent collections.
* You inherit user permissions from the parent collection when you add a collection as a subcollection.
  {% endhint %}

1. Log in to your corresponding [Cerby](https://app.cerby.com/) workspace.
2. Select the **Collections** option from the left navigation drawer. The **Collections** view is displayed.
3. Hover the mouse over the collection to which you want to add a subcollection. A menu of icons is displayed.
4. Click the **More** **options** (<img src="/files/dHze0SCo7aA748m0JAvZ" alt="" data-size="line">) icon. A menu is displayed.
5. Alternatively, click the **Settings** (<img src="/files/V5ThVIfGzPnKnWW37jAO" alt="" data-size="line">) icon from the corresponding collection card. The collection detail page is displayed with the **General** tab activated.
6. Activate the **Subcollections** tab. The **Subcollections** page is displayed.
7. Select the **Add subcollection** option. The **Add subcollection** dialog box is displayed with the list of existing subcollections.\
   ​**TIP:** You can also use the collection details page to add an existing subcollection by performing the following actions:
   1. Select the **Collection Settings** option from the drop-down list. The collection details page is displayed with the **General** tab activated.
   2. Activate the **Subcollections** tab. The list of subcollections is displayed.
   3. Click the **Add subcollection** button. The **Add subcollection** dialog box is displayed with the list of existing subcollections.
8. Select the name of the existing collection to be assigned as a subcollection. You can only select one collection at a time. If you can’t find the collection, you can use the search bar on top of the list.
9. Click the **Next** button. The **Is it ok to share this?** dialog box is displayed with information about the users who will also have access to the subcollection.
10. Click the **Confirm** button. The dialog box closes, and a success message box and the collections are now assigned as subcollections and listed in the **Subcollections** tab.

Now you are done.


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