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title: Add a log entry to Logbook
description: "## Create a New Logbook Entry - [Sign in](/docs/sign-in-to-empower-group-care/) to Empower Group Care. - In the sitemap, select **Logbook**. - Click the **Create New** button located below the filters. - Select the facility from the dropdown list. If you are…"
url: "https://docs.empowercloudsolutions.com/docs/add-a-log-entry-to-logbook/"
updated: "2025-01-21"
category: Logbook
---

# Add a log entry to Logbook

## Create a New Logbook Entry

- [Sign in](/docs/sign-in-to-empower-group-care/) to Empower Group Care.
- In the sitemap, select **Logbook**.
- Click the **Create New** button located below the filters.
- Select the facility from the dropdown list. If you are associated with only one facility, it will be automatically selected, and no further action is required.
- Choose a template from the dropdown list by typing its name or scrolling through the list.
   [Learn more about managing logbook templates for a facility.](link-to-template-guide)
- Fill in the required fields for the logbook entry.
- Click the **Save** button to save the entry.

## Adding Residents to a Logbook Entry

### Add a Single Resident

- Select **Single** from the **Type** dropdown list.
- Choose a resident from the **Resident** dropdown list.

### Add Multiple Residents

- Select **Group** from the **Type** dropdown list.
- Select multiple residents by typing their name and clicking on it, or by selecting from the dropdown list.
- Repeat the process to add additional residents.

## Add an Attachment to a Logbook Entry

### Attach a Local File

- Click the **Add an Attachment** button.
- Select the **Attachment** radio button.
- Enter an attachment title to provide a user-friendly file name.
- Click **Choose Files** and select all files to upload.
- Enter a description for the attachment.

### Attach a Link

- Select **Link** to include a URL from a third-party file manager, such as Empower Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
- Enter an attachment title to provide a user-friendly link name.
- Paste the shared link from the third-party location.
- Enter a description for the link.