> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ribbon.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Adding candidates

> Add candidates manually, from files, or from your ATS.

Bring candidates into one place to track their progress and organize hiring.

## Add candidates to your role

1. Open the role and click **+ Add candidates**.
2. Choose **Add candidates manually**, **Import candidates from CSV**, **Import candidates from resume**, or **Import candidates from ATS** if connected.
3. Review their details.
4. Choose **Add only** to save candidates, or **Add and reach out** to prepare invitations.

Adding a candidate does not automatically send an invitation. Candidates added without outreach appear under **Added** with the status **New lead**.

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