# How do I create or edit absence types?

Define how each absence can be requested in My company › Absences.

Open in Kinmu: <https://my.kinmu.app/en/dashboard/company#absences>

## On the web

1. ### Open a type

   In **My company**, open **Absences** and select **Add a new absence type**. To change a custom type, use its menu and **Edit absence type**. The editor opens.

2. ### Name and identify it

   Fill in **Name**, choose **Identifying colour** and, optionally, **Identifying emoji**. The form shows the type's identity.

3. ### Set the request rules

   Choose **Full day** or **By hours** in **Request format**. Set **Notice**, **Absence type** and **Requires approval**. If you enable **Has a usage limit?**, set **Usage limit**. The summary describes the request rules.

4. ### Save the type

   Select **Save changes**. The type appears in the updated absence list.

## If you don’t see it

- Your company needs the absences extension and you need **Manager** or **Global Admin**. Some built-in types open their own settings section.

## Common questions

### Why is an approval switch disabled?

Some built-in types have a fixed approval rule. Read the explanation shown beside that control.

### Can I request an absence by the hour?

Yes, if that type uses **By hours** as its request format.

## Result

The type appears in the updated absence list.