> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.norrnext.com/norrcompetition/entries/adding-entry.md).

# Adding Entry

Learn how to create and manage an entry from the administrator backend.

To create a new entry from the administrator backend, proceed to **Components > NorrCompetition > Entries** and click the **New** toolbar button. The entry edit form will open:

<figure><img src="https://norrnext.com/images/docs/norrcompetition/entries/entry_edit.png" alt="Adding Entry"><figcaption><p>Adding Entry Form</p></figcaption></figure>

### Form Fields

* **Contest** – select the contest to which this entry belongs. Once selected, all custom fields configured for that contest load dynamically.
* **Photo** – available when the contest type is *Photo*. Upload an image file and use the interactive crop tool to define the thumbnail area for grid views.
* **Video** – available when the contest type is *Video*. Enter a URL from supported video platforms:

  * **YouTube**
  * **Vimeo**
  * **Dailymotion**
  * **Instagram**
  * **Wistia**
  * **Rutube**

  Once entered, an automatic preview player will appear below the input.
* **Entry Title Field** – the specific custom field designated as the title field in the contest configuration (e.g. *Full Name*, *Pet Name*, or *Artwork Title*). This field generates the URL slug and acts as the entry's primary identifier.
* **Custom Fields** – all additional custom fields configured in the contest settings (e.g. text inputs, textareas, dropdowns, radio options, checkboxes, calendar dates, or URLs).
* **Additional Photos (Gallery)** – if multiple photos are enabled in contest settings, upload supplementary gallery images displayed on the entry detail view.
* **Author / Contestant** – select the registered Joomla user who owns the submission.
* **State** – publication status (*Published*, *Unpublished*, or *Trashed*).
* **Approval** – moderation status (*Approved* or *Waiting for Approval*).
* **Grand Prix** – award the Grand Prix badge to this entry.
* **Grand Prix Description** – reason or jury citation for awarding Grand Prix (displayed on the frontend when the contest closes).