Create a Custom Data Field
You can create custom data fields to store additional contact information in Message.
Add a Custom Field
Click Manage Fields.
From the left-hand menu, select the program you want to add the field to.
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In the top-right corner, click Add Custom Field.
Configure the Field
Field Name Rules
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Enter a field name that follows these requirements:
Must start with a letter (cannot begin with a number)
Must use underscores instead of spaces
Must contain only lowercase letters
Must be unique within the program
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Choose a field type.
Optional Settings
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(Optional) Enter a display name.
Display names control how the field appears in the contact profile.
Example:
first_namecan display as First Name.Display names must also be unique within the program.
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(Optional) Set a default value.
Default values automatically populate the field for new contacts.
Boolean fields can default to true or false.
To leave the field blank by default, leave the default value empty.
Save the Field
Click Add Field to create the new custom field.
The field appears alphabetically on the Manage Fields page and is immediately available for:
CSV imports and updates
Messaging personalization
Simple and advanced searches
Refresh Advanced Search Filters
When running an advanced search for the first time after creating a new field:
Open Advanced Search.
Click Clear all filters to refresh the available field list.
This ensures your new field appears as a selectable search option.
Comments
The link for a description of field types is a dead link.
Where can I find a description of field types?
Hi Kathleen! Thanks for the heads up, the link should go here: https://message-support.moderncampus.com/hc/en-us/articles/10017989544973-What-are-the-different-types-of-fields
Additionally, you can get more information on field types by going to your programs tab > custom field tab > scroll to the bottom for field type descriptions and examples!
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