# Cost Types

Cost Types in CrewCost define the categories used to classify job costs, such as labor, materials, equipment, subcontracts, and other direct expenses. Each Cost Type is linked to a specific account in the chart of accounts, allowing job costs to be recorded and tracked accurately across projects.

### Access Cost Types Settings

Navigate to the Cost Types settings to view and manage existing entries.

1. Click **Settings** in the left navigation menu.
2. Click **Other** under the Settings submenu.
3. Click **Cost Types** under the **Job Costing** section.

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### Create a Cost Type

Follow the steps below to add a new Cost Type to the system.

1. Click **+ New Cost Type** in the top right corner of the **Cost Types** page.
2. Enter a name in the **Cost Type** field.
3. Click the **Account** field and select the appropriate expense account from the dropdown list.
4. Click **Save** to apply your preferences.

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### Edit a Cost Type

Follow the steps below to modify an existing Cost Type.

1. Locate the **Cost Type** you want to edit in the active list.
2. Click the **pencil icon** in the **Actions** column for that entry.
3. Update the **Cost Type** name or the linked **Account** as needed.
4. Click **Save**.

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### Deactivate and View Inactive Cost Types

Follow the steps below to mark a Cost Type as inactive and review those that have been deactivated.

1. Locate the Cost Type you want to deactivate in the active list.
2. Click the **three-dot icon** in the **Actions** column for that entry.
3. Click **Mark as inactive**.
4. Click the **Inactive** tab at the top of the list to review inactive Cost Types and mark them as active again if necessary.

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Keeping Cost Types accurate and up-to-date ensures that costs recorded across projects are correctly categorized and mapped to the appropriate accounts in your chart of accounts.

### See Also

To learn more about job costing configuration in CrewCost, read the following articles:

* Cost Codes and Names
* Chart of Accounts Setup
* Recurring Transactions