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title: "Create asset relation types | Lansweeper Classic"
slug: "create-asset-relation-types"
description: "Define custom relationship types in Lansweeper Classic to describe how assets and users are connected, such as ownership or backup relationships."
updated: 2026-06-12T14:47:12Z
published: 2026-06-12T14:47:12Z
canonical: "docs.lansweeper.com/create-asset-relation-types"
---

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# Create asset relation types

Your Lansweeper Classic installation allows you to [link assets to other assets or users](/classic/docs/link-assets-to-other-assets-or-users) and to define the asset/user relationship. You can specify that asset A is owned by user A for instance and that asset B is backed up to asset C. There are several built-in relation types, but you can create your own relation types as well.

## Create your own asset relation type

1. Go to the **Configuration > Relational Mapping** section of the web console.
2. Select **Add Relation Type**.
3. Enter a name and reverse name.
4. Optionally, you can link your own icons to the relation type by placing them in the `Program Files (x86)\Lansweeper\Website\images` folder, found on the computer hosting your Lansweeper web console. Icons should be in the .jpeg, .jpg, or .png format and must be stored in two resolutions:
  - 10x10 pixels
  - 16x16 pixels.
5. Select **Ok**. The relation type is now included in any relation type dropdowns within the web console.