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

# 1. Manual Insertion

> Add one candidate to Lope manually and fill in the profile details over time.

Create a single candidate with minimal information and fill in the details later.

## How to add a candidate manually

1. Open a **client** or **job** in the sidebar (or the workspace-level candidates view)
2. Click **Add Candidate** at the bottom of the candidates table (or in the toolbar)
3. A new row appears in the table with empty fields
4. Fill in the candidate's name, email, and other details in the table or by opening the candidate sheet

## Where the candidate is created

* **On a job page** - The candidate is assigned to that job and its client
* **On a client page** - The candidate is assigned to that client (no job)
* **On workspace-level candidates** - The candidate is created without a client or job (orphaned)

## After adding

* The candidate starts in the **Sourced** stage
* You can upload a CV, add a LinkedIn URL, or enrich the profile later
* Open the candidate sheet to add more details, notes, and custom fields