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

# Register a client

> Register a new client at Front Desk in Sigma HMIS with contact details, scheme, and full membership number, after checking that no record exists.

Register a client in Front Desk when a person is new to the clinic. Search **Clients** first so you do not create a duplicate record.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Search for the client">
    Open **Clients** and search by name. If the client is already on file, open the existing record instead of registering again.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Register client">
    Choose **Register client**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter name and contact details">
    Enter the client's name and contact details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add cover">
    When the client is covered, add the scheme and the full membership number. For MASM, suffix `0` means the principal member.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the registration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If the payer can search members, use membership search so the full membership number is copied onto the registration.
</Tip>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Search and add a member" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/workflows/membership-search">
    Look up a member on the payer and register them from the payer record.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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