# The Basics of a Service
A service in Onestop is a representation of your automated process and all its inputs and outputs. This includes a workflow, input forms, data records, notifications, billing information and output documents.
## Creating a new Service
You can create a service in onestop in 3 ways:
* **Add a new service from Scratch**: You configure a new service from the ground up.
* I**nstall from a system Pre-built Template**: Onestop SaaS comes with a package of prebuilt templates you can select and install from.
* **Import from a File**: You can import a service template exported from another database or organization.
### Adding a new Service Scratch
To create a new service:
* Click on the "Services" button in the main menu, and then click on the “Create New” button.
* This will open a popup form for you to provide information about the service.
* Provide a name and description for the service
* Choose the portal where you want the service to be deployed
* Click on the Save button.
* You will be redirected to the service builder where you can manage everything about the service. This includes creating and managing:
* The workflow
* Submission, Registration and Task forms
* Billing rules
* Document templates
* Team access to workflow tasks
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