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If you'd like your users to be able to interact with Data Classes and their Data Objects, you must make sure to use the correct [Data Class permissions](doc:permissions).\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n# Creating a Data Class from the Dashboard\nTo create a Data Class, you choose the respective instance, and then click  \"Data Classes\" in sidebar as shown below.\n[block:image]\n{\n  \"images\": [\n    {\n      \"image\": [\n        \"https://files.readme.io/ILPV2S1ESWWZfj5GIuog_Add_class_01.png\",\n        \"Add_class_01.png\",\n        \"1213\",\n        \"622\",\n        \"#26426f\",\n        \"\"\n      ],\n      \"caption\": \"Adding a Data Class\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n[/block]\nClick the the plus button, add Data Class name and the [schema (field names and types)](doc:classes-data-field-types) to your Data Class.  Additionally you can also add a description, and decide if you you want the field to have `Filter` or `Order` index.\n[block:callout]\n{\n  \"type\": \"warning\",\n  \"title\": \"Data Class names are permanent!\",\n  \"body\": \"Once you create a Data Class, the name you used for that class cannot be changed.\"\n}\n[/block]\nFiltering and ordering is explained in detail in the [Data Objects Filtering & Ordering](doc:data-objects-filtering-ordering) chapter.\n[block:image]\n{\n  \"images\": [\n    {\n      \"image\": [\n        \"https://files.readme.io/b6e3045-add_class.png\",\n        \"add_class.png\",\n        2242,\n        1784,\n        \"#f8f8f8\"\n      ],\n      \"sizing\": \"smart\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n[/block]\nYou'll see at the top of the creation screen is also a \"Customize\" tab. This allows you to customize the Data Class by changing the icon and the background color. This will make it easier to identify a Data Class within the Dashboard.\n\nAlso remember you can edit the Data Class at any point by clicking the **Edit** button (the three dots) on the right side of the Data Class row as seen below:\n[block:image]\n{\n  \"images\": [\n    {\n      \"image\": [\n        \"https://files.readme.io/feOMzc13TwGPCWxhmWoj_Screen%20Shot%202016-06-15%20at%2011.27.00%20AM.png\",\n        \"Screen Shot 2016-06-15 at 11.27.00 AM.png\",\n        \"1165\",\n        \"57\",\n        \"#52a4fa\",\n        \"\"\n      ],\n      \"caption\": \"Example Data Class Row\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n[/block]\n**Read more about [editing a data class here](doc:classes-making-modifications).**\n[block:callout]\n{\n  \"type\": \"warning\",\n  \"title\": \"index fields limit\",\n  \"body\": \"You can add only 16 fields of type \\\"orderIndex\\\" or \\\"filterIndex\\\". 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