<p>When a user installs my plugin, I would like the plugin to create an entry type on install. First of all, is this possible? If so, can someone point me in the direction of where I would find documentation on how to do this? Thanks!</p>

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2019-11-19T17:43:28.620Z
Do you mean you want to add an entry type to a pre-existing section, or you want to create a new element type? (see here https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/extend/element-types.html#getting-started)
dmatthams
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2019-11-19T19:53:45.147Z
Thanks @user3788089--I think Element Types will work!
user974590
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Create an entry type on plugin install
# Create an entry type on plugin install

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-11-19)

When a user installs my plugin, I would like the plugin to create an entry type on install. First of all, is this possible? If so, can someone point me in the direction of where I would find documentation on how to do this? Thanks!

**Tags:** plugin-development

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Do you mean you want to add an entry type to a pre-existing section, or you want to create a new element type? (see here https://docs.craftcms.com/v3/extend/element-types.html#getting-started)  
> **username_0**: Thanks @user3788089--I think Element Types will work!  

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