# 9. How to Manually Assign Leads to Desks

While the **Automation** section streamlines lead distribution, you can always take direct control by manually assigning individual or multiple leads to any desk. This is useful for special cases or overrides.

**To manually assign leads to desks**:  
1\. Navigate to the **Leads** tab of the affiliate hub where you want to manage assignments.  
2\. Find the lead you want to assign.  
3\. Click the **Assign** icon at the end of that lead’s row. If the icon is **gray** and unclickable, that lead has already been assigned (either manually or via automation).  
4\. In the right-hand drawer, choose the **Desk** from the drop-down list.  
5\. Click **Save** to apply. The lead’s **Status** column will update to reflect the new desk assignment.

<p class="callout info">Note: You can assign a lead to the desk through the Affiliate Hub module only once. To reassign a client, use the [Clients module](https://wiki.wi.services/books/wifox-business-core-solution-wbcs/page/54-how-to-reassign-a-client).</p>