# Add tokens

You can manually add tokens to Ripple Custody before receiving them, or when auto-discovery has not registered a token you need.

## When to add tokens manually

Add tokens manually when:

- You want to pre-approve a token before receiving it.
- A token was not auto-discovered from incoming transactions.
- You need to set up a token for outgoing transfers.


## Add a new token

To add a token:

1. Go to **Settings** and then **Assets Management**.
2. Click **Register asset**.
3. Complete the token details:
![Register asset dialog](/assets/token_allow_asset.7e7f10a95a67633b67cb0fb628137c1767bdc19b591c22e24de103e6cdf92223.0f529c9f.png)
| Field | Description | Required |
|  --- | --- | --- |
| Ledger | Select the blockchain ledger | Yes |
| Asset type | The token standard (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155) | Yes |
| Asset name | The token's display name | Yes |
| Symbol | The token's ticker symbol | No |
| Decimals | The token's decimal precision | No |
| Description | A description of the token | No |
| Custom properties | Additional metadata for the token | No |
| Initial lock status | Choose **Allow** or **Deny** to set the initial classification | Yes |
4. Click **Submit for Approval** and [sign the operation with the app](/products/custody/v1.34/ui/get-started/key-operations/intent-signature).


![Register asset intent dialog](/assets/token_allow_asset_intent.95955c8d6110a6da21cf3080788ce3763f8a742f9dc7e91793f177938516fcf1.0f529c9f.png)

## After adding

The token is added when the intent is successfully executed. The token appears in the Assets Management screen and is immediately available for use.

## Related topics

- [View tokens](/products/custody/v1.34/ui/accounting-entities/token-management/view)
- [Allowlist tokens](/products/custody/v1.34/ui/accounting-entities/token-management/allowlist)
- [Token management concepts](/products/custody/v1.34/concepts/token-management)