> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://admin-docs.onestop.site/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://admin-docs.onestop.site/managing-services/the-basics-of-a-service.md). # 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. ![](https://3247139528-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1tGxO0O4EK3NOayFEcfk%2Fuploads%2FNMllg6J9aj3Rj1sq3onG%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=070490d6-f62d-4ac7-969f-a45f8e1c3a1e) * Provide a name and description for the service * Choose the portal where you want the service to be deployed * Click on the Save button. ![](https://3247139528-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F1tGxO0O4EK3NOayFEcfk%2Fuploads%2FC4pS8Gv7Mr4TzOCcYkIH%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=185601f6-3730-4d95-aaad-d489fbb47494) * 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