# Create a time period

Add a quarter, half, year, month or custom date range that goals can be planned in.

Every goal sits on a time period, which sets its start and end dates.

**Who can do this:** roles with Manage time periods, Owners and Admins by default. See [Roles & permissions](https://help.brev.io/roles-and-permissions/#matrix).

## Add a time period {#steps}

1. Open Settings. Under Workspace, click **Time periods**.
2. Click **Add Time Period**.
3. Type a **Name**, such as Q3 2027. Each period needs its own name: a duplicate isn't saved.
4. Pick a type: **Month**, **Quarter**, **Half Year**, **Year** or **Custom**. Quarter is the default.
5. Pick a status: **Past**, **Current** or **Next**. Current is the default.
6. Pick the start date and the end date.
7. Click **Create Time Period**.

![The Create Time Period dialog: Name, type and status pills, start and end dates.](https://help.brev.io/doc-assets/screenshots/create-a-time-period-steps.png)

> **Tip: Success check**
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> A badge for the new period appears in its type's row.

## Add the next period in one click {#faster}

Click the + at the end of a type's row. Brev adds the next period of that type, with no dialog.

Creating a period as Current doesn't change the others. To switch which period is in use, see [Roll over to a new time period](https://help.brev.io/roll-over-time-periods/).

## Edit or delete a time period {#edit-or-delete}

1. Hover the period's badge and click the pencil icon.
2. Change the name, type, status or dates, then click **Update Time Period**. To remove it, click **Delete** instead.

The badge shows the new name and dates.

Deleting a period with goals on it asks you to move them to another period or delete them. See [Time periods](https://help.brev.io/settings-product/#date-time).

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