# Set up a feed - Categories step

In the **Categories** step, you need to set up the categories for your product data so that your products are recognized and listed properly. Categorizing your products ensures that your product categories align with the categories expected by your chosen channel.

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Find out more about [categories in Channable](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/categorize-products).
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### Options for categorizing your products

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**Note:** If your chosen channel does not use categorization on their website, you can skip this step. This will be indicated at this step in Channable.
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When you create your feed, you can view your uncategorized products in the **Uncategorized items** tab. To categorize these items, use one of the methods below.

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**Note:** Make sure to [set the category field](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/categorize-products/create-product-categories/set-the-category-field) before categorizing your products.
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#### AI product categorization

Use AI product categorization — a powerful machine learning algorithm — to automatically match your products to the most likely product category.

Find out more about [AI product categorization](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/categorize-products/create-product-categories/ai-product-categorization).

#### Manual categorization

Add categories manually to categorize your products.

Find out more about [manual categorization](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/categorize-products/create-product-categories/add-categories-manually).

#### Generate categories

Generate product categories using your own product categorization field.

Find out more about [generating categories](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/categorize-products/create-product-categories/use-the-generate-categories-function).

#### Copy categories

Copy the categories from one of your other feeds/APIs (for the same channel).

Find out more about [copying categories](#copy-categories).

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**Important:** Make sure that your product categories accurately reflect the items that you are selling. Incorrect categorization can lead to poor performance on your chosen channel.
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