Adding a New Customer {#vas-smb-cust-adding-customer}
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How to create a customer profile with payment and shipping information.
Have all customer information ready before starting the form, including payment card details and complete billing address, to ensure a smooth process.  
To create a customer profile:

1. Click Add customer.

2. Enter the required fields.

   #### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

   First name
   :
   Customer's first name

   Last name
   :
   Customer's last name

   Customer email
   :
   Valid email address for receipts and notifications

   Card number
   :
   Payment card number

   Expires
   :
   Card expiration date (YYYY-MM format, e.g., 2027-12)

   Billing address
   :
   Complete address associated with the payment card

3. Enter additional information if desired.

   #### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

   Company name
   :
   Customer's company name (at the top "add customer" section)

   Customer reference ID
   :
   Your own reference number for internal tracking (in additional details)

   Phone number
   :
   Customer's phone number with country code (in additional details)

4. Choose the shipping address option.

   * Check "Shipping address same as billing" to use the billing address.
   * Leave unchecked and enter a separate shipping address.
5. Review entered information for accuracy.

6. Click Save customer.

#### RESULT

A confirmation notification appears with a View details link to access the new profile.
A unique Customer ID is automatically generated. The payment method and shipping address are\\ saved and marked as default.  
You can use the customer to take payments or create subscriptions immediately.