> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dukarun.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dukarun.gitbook.io/docs/suppliers/creating-a-supplier.md).

# Creating a supplier

## Why this matters

One supplier account keeps purchases, payments, terms, and the amount you owe connected to the right person or business.

> **Interactive guide**
>
> [Start the interactive guide in Dukarun](https://app.dukarun.com/learn/creating-a-supplier). It opens the real supplier screen and points to the controls as you work.

## Before you start

Have the supplier's trading name and useful contact details. Add the tax PIN, credit limit, and payment terms when the supplier has provided them.

## Video

The task-specific walkthrough is being prepared. For now, watch this Dukarun overview.

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## Steps

1. Open **Suppliers**, then choose **Add supplier**.
2. Enter the supplier name and useful contact details.
3. Add the supplier tax PIN when it is available.
4. If you buy on credit, enter the agreed **Credit limit (KES)** and **Credit terms (days)**.
5. Choose **Create supplier**.

## What changes in Dukarun

Future purchases, payments, credit terms, and unpaid balances can use the supplier account.

## Related terms

[Supplier](/docs/glossary.md#supplier), [payment terms](/docs/glossary.md#payment-terms), [credit purchase](/docs/glossary.md#credit-purchase), and [payable](/docs/glossary.md#payable).

## Continue the workflow

[Record a credit purchase](/docs/purchases/recording-a-credit-purchase.md).

## If something does not look right

* Search before creating a supplier. Duplicates can split purchases, payments, and balances across two accounts.
* A credit limit of zero means no fixed cap is configured.
* Use the supplier's real trading name so staff can find the correct account later.