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title: "Assign resources to cards"
url: "https://docs.ops.center/en/article/assign-resources-to-cards"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-04-10T13:54:47.335Z"
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# Assign resources to cards

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Assigning resources is crucial to getting work done efficiently. In Operations Center System admins and Resource admins can create different **resource types** within each **category**: people, equipment, and places. 

For example, within the **People** category, you can create resource types such as "Administrators" and "Officers." These types are then used to create specific **resources**, like individual officers or administrators.

While working on a board, you can access these resources and assign them to cards. Boards can have selected resources displayed inside the **Assign resources** popup,based on the configuration set by the board admin. Click [here](https://docs.ops.center/en/article/manage-your-resources-with-operations-center) to read more about managing board resources in Operations Center.

### **Assign resources**

Each card represents a work item, task, or project on your board. Inside the card header, you’ll find an ellipsis that opens a context menu. From here, you can access the **Assign Resources** popup. This menu is also accessible when a card is open, and it can be found in the card's toolbar.

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### **Filter resources**

Resources can be filtered based on their state or category to easily find those that best fit your needs. To filter by active resources, toggle the relevant option. For additional filtering, click on **More Filters** to view and select categories such as People, Equipment, and Places.

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To add resources to your card, click the button. After adding the resources, you can view them in the **Assigned** box, which allows you to quickly track and adjust the resources associated with your card.

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### **User indicator**

People resources that represent **real users** display a **blue badge**. This makes it clear when you’re assigning work to an actual user, not just a placeholder or reference record.

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### **Contact Support**

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to our support team via [OC-Support@genetec.com](mailto:oc-support@genetec.com).

### **Related Articles**

[Resources in Operations Center](https://docs.ops.center/en/article/manage-your-resources-with-operations-center) [Managing board resources](https://docs.ops.center/en/article/manage-board-resources-in-operations-center)