--- title: Adding Sub-Equipment in FlowPath | FlowPath Help Center description: FlowPath Knowledge Hub --- [Skip to content](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/adding-sub-equipment-in-flowpath-flowpath-help-center#main-content) [![flowpath\_kb\_logo\_tagline-1](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hs-fs/hubfs/flowpath_kb_logo_tagline-1.png?width=550&height=99&name=flowpath_kb_logo_tagline-1.png)](https://www.getflowpath.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [FlowPath Knowledge Hub](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Equipment & Assets](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/equipment-assets?hsLang=en-us) # Adding Sub-Equipment in FlowPath | FlowPath Help Center ### Adding Sub-Equipment in FlowPath Step by Step Guide for adding Sub-Equipment to existing Equipment in your instance. These can also be uploaded via bulk importer. July 10, 2025 Make sure you have created the Parent Equipment, here is a step by step guide to adding Equipment [Creating New Equipment in FlowPath](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/creating-new-equipment-in-flowpath-flowpath-help-center?hsLang=en-us) 1\. Navigate to your Equipment Module and select Sub-Equipment[https://app.getflowpath.com/equipment/sub-equipment](https://app.getflowpath.com/equipment/sub-equipment) [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXcyNcdHn6xaq0yI27ZkzuQgdSkZlDhI6hxYLsoW8A4-vkXnfBbLCilChZfa6pU-vKIZnMj7hoG7jF6525Ax1aMBf3xI62MwGzWJLdkuvKBXhAP9KHTd22j1Mu94fTA3suc7gkhT6Q.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822636/e89f8c8a2683bc68a5e6171f9ed8/AD_4nXcyNcdHn6xaq0yI27ZkzuQgdSkZlDhI6hxYLsoW8A4-vkXnfBbLCilChZfa6pU-vKIZnMj7hoG7jF6525Ax1aMBf3xI62MwGzWJLdkuvKBXhAP9KHTd22j1Mu94fTA3suc7gkhT6Q?expires=1784231100&signature=25a59419e36c750b672304b9c72065875faa3b082bc8f33d60ca74e10b816a3b&req=dSYmFcF8n4dcX%2FMW1HO4zYMTJ8VLX7ecoSwYxDlDok01VadLW4mf0LMzQIAH%0ABUHs%2FXuEK3Xy1O7LOuc%3D%0A) 2\. Click "Create Sub Equipment" [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXe48LkWND1VqEtgBwvXFZSw0yUsWgtOVJWpwrIT0tKDJWORMEGfVUBEJreAfff54STbJgdUR2pk8RpmSYLqlJIPDbv4qOqMUgKaN2Om5Yvwc496BpLZ-mUb9PzQFvw21Q9CeR-Dgg.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822639/4ac2776f8a2cee0be6ae85f17e71/AD_4nXe48LkWND1VqEtgBwvXFZSw0yUsWgtOVJWpwrIT0tKDJWORMEGfVUBEJreAfff54STbJgdUR2pk8RpmSYLqlJIPDbv4qOqMUgKaN2Om5Yvwc496BpLZ-mUb9PzQFvw21Q9CeR-Dgg?expires=1784231100&signature=436a8b0d3658e355f94c23ce009dcce196a6644cdd383864cbb40d5004aabd5c&req=dSYmFcF8n4dcUPMW1HO4zUt9TxpU7L2F%2F2z7JEuy73dN%2BtogEwizwwOP%2FK%2FL%0AXtkteHJUw9BX9NgTzsQ%3D%0A) 3\. Click the "Name" field and start by naming your sub-equipment. Other information such as model number, unique id and, and dates are optional. [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXf68BZZCpya3V4a7938b2LmPzF-4baH3UWTJrkWf9fyFEfGhVWNUw_PYAx-nubetZwWOQXJD8_DyEKzn9rIn0w_KbRM6sATrw5-9RXFqcfCGpEa2w69TTeOX06gevNWk3stDKO_2w.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822632/17f8fce99e75d735623f1e1df310/AD_4nXf68BZZCpya3V4a7938b2LmPzF-4baH3UWTJrkWf9fyFEfGhVWNUw_PYAx-nubetZwWOQXJD8_DyEKzn9rIn0w_KbRM6sATrw5-9RXFqcfCGpEa2w69TTeOX06gevNWk3stDKO_2w?expires=1784231100&signature=fff8c20edf5c46fe59c47a194b753ccfd59961d106c79df62e7e6fd7540125f3&req=dSYmFcF8n4dcW%2FMW1HO4zadoGWf0GIAlsrQBpUtwCfMhdmdlAUpV%2FfurDwJv%0AQuBzegKfQRVZjs5Hp4M%3D%0A) 4\. Next and the most important step is to link it to the parent equipment. You will find a drop down within the new sub-equipment profile, [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXdixX5adS9-Dkm17l517Nr75Vj5AYwMgALqtGr80ihS6791Ua9iCuy_jDa7SBK3dI6CjUYw5qp1Wp7OfQAKteDDOasuj4tdUm30epZhbBfiM-3JbDGdqp_MuqE8Bqceqo-J7L3w_Q.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822634/bd251ef87a64616240fc96db8b4b/AD_4nXdixX5adS9-Dkm17l517Nr75Vj5AYwMgALqtGr80ihS6791Ua9iCuy_jDa7SBK3dI6CjUYw5qp1Wp7OfQAKteDDOasuj4tdUm30epZhbBfiM-3JbDGdqp_MuqE8Bqceqo-J7L3w_Q?expires=1784231100&signature=c398564f99a1c9173b47d175c52699d122ece1f3ad02f76b3ba002ae60726a70&req=dSYmFcF8n4dcXfMW1HO4zTtgSreTS%2FexmBBKSXv3BnsnTDyd5l6CcZnMuT3z%0AVZIak8TxUI8UlL%2B%2Biis%3D%0A) 5\. If you are unsure that you are linking the correct parent equipment you can select the icon next to Parent Equipment after making your selection and the Parent Equipment Profile will open in a separate tab. [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXcjfRvYHNk4ZjlPLutpFsNfZr_DpNbldUo5-opfIlghM1HgW1lUWCspcbBGRvk2o809yAjNs0UytmK-3MMYf_KZjgiNKS3D17shAGl9oYRfeam8Yo5bFZwkWmV7nNpHJCrLMT_WVg.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822637/08753de60037d36ead01880f92cf/AD_4nXcjfRvYHNk4ZjlPLutpFsNfZr_DpNbldUo5-opfIlghM1HgW1lUWCspcbBGRvk2o809yAjNs0UytmK-3MMYf_KZjgiNKS3D17shAGl9oYRfeam8Yo5bFZwkWmV7nNpHJCrLMT_WVg?expires=1784231100&signature=aa99252884be88a4ade071903361fe223a2a6d0e6e134041eceaab30b6ad41c7&req=dSYmFcF8n4dcXvMW1HO4zXBmIPai7%2FveEFr%2FFrdh2dU5h2U2pVVizeO62nIl%0A3Fqw%2FhRV4fJGWStGD%2FQ%3D%0A) 6\. Now that you have named and linked your sub-equipment you are ready to save your information! **Don't forget to click "Update"** [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXfZgmpj4HAxRdtiHSrGtoCDwZTPlratRxdxGUIZvB0kg7OvDB6DdVNK4F23IX7xHVptHaBF3lOJnWdtS0s80BoHnUFzbM2SDqC6Clz6X5nzjP0BevIlUT2h1oAvKL4Hc2O6pWXf.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822631/d2c5f8cc36c7e62dca451bdfd51f/AD_4nXfZgmpj4HAxRdtiHSrGtoCDwZTPlratRxdxGUIZvB0kg7OvDB6DdVNK4F23IX7xHVptHaBF3lOJnWdtS0s80BoHnUFzbM2SDqC6Clz6X5nzjP0BevIlUT2h1oAvKL4Hc2O6pWXf?expires=1784231100&signature=f7d26562bd970f51d9c3738422247b8203c496d0de8d3697cccba1f2a81190dd&req=dSYmFcF8n4dcWPMW1HO4zYMEV%2BJ5K4Gi4rkjiAYKdv%2BbXhH%2FEcw3M1XU%2Bfdi%0ANR1Cf%2B2zGKWUL%2FfJmJ4%3D%0A) 7\. Just like your Parent Equipment your sub-equipment can also be metered and add attachments. [![](https://helpcenter.getflowpath.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/AD_4nXeXG9c1MbxXLe-YnQ-fQxNf1YdNlu5ghIaTRvM6_U48ptNSfzi5R_bx5-WnQTHFAJk15h0J59ZKgc2a00xWHEBs74RfV2FQ01w9LhndDBZWAKdo3tLsEW45koJHAN-W8x0YJNQ4Sw.jpg)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/vrjn9zxh/1613822643/82872954872c49c8bd1d09ac05da/AD_4nXeXG9c1MbxXLe-YnQ-fQxNf1YdNlu5ghIaTRvM6_U48ptNSfzi5R_bx5-WnQTHFAJk15h0J59ZKgc2a00xWHEBs74RfV2FQ01w9LhndDBZWAKdo3tLsEW45koJHAN-W8x0YJNQ4Sw?expires=1784231100&signature=df057e09c5bf5fffcb7104a3f9e9381733ecf61cb0886f89cbeb9040ff4a3db8&req=dSYmFcF8n4dbWvMW1HO4zWTQeWtmW251CEWYsxyoKQ2ILCUFa5crHA%2BXd25j%0A%2BllA8Y6Q6SmvOx0I5fI%3D%0A) 8\. You can see all your sub-equipment and its associated parent equipment listed in a table style view that you can filter and sort. 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