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# Custom Field dashboard
Here, you can set up the custom fields.
### Custom Fields Overview
Custom fields allow you to collect additional customer information beyond default profile details. You can create, manage, and display these fields in a structured way to support personalization, verification, and operational needs.
Custom fields are shown within the customer profile area and can be fully configured from the Custom Field Dashboard.
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### Custom Field Dashboard
The Custom Field Dashboard is the central place to manage all custom field functionality.
From here, you can:
* Access custom field settings
* Manage translations
* Follow the setup guide
* Create and manage custom fields
This dashboard helps ensure custom fields are correctly configured before being shown to customers.
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### Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides a checklist to help you activate Custom Fields correctly.
The steps include:
* Adding the custom field block to the profile section
* Managing custom field settings
* Adding your first custom field
Each completed step is marked automatically, helping you track setup progress.
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### Custom Fields List
This section displays all created custom fields.
If no fields exist, an empty state is shown with a prompt to add your first custom field. This ensures clarity for new users and guides them toward the next action.
You can:
* Add new fields
* Sort existing fields
* Manage field visibility
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### Adding a New Custom Field
To create a custom field, click **Add Field**. You will be prompted to select a field type.
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### Field Type Selection
You can choose from multiple field types depending on the data you want to collect, including:
* Text
* Textarea
* Email
* Number
* Radio
* Checkbox
* Date
* Dropdown
* Toggle
* Phone
* URL
* Password
* Money
* Dropzone
Selecting the correct field type ensures accurate data collection and improves the customer experience.
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### Create Field Form
After selecting a field type, you can configure the field details.
#### Field Label
The field label defines how the field appears to customers. This is a required field and should be clear and descriptive.
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#### Field Options
You can configure additional field behavior using the following options:
**Minimum Length / Maximum Length**\
Define character limits for text-based fields.
**Prefix / Suffix**\
Add text before or after the input value, such as units or identifiers.
**Required Field**\
Marks the field as mandatory, preventing form submission without a value.
**Full Width Field**\
Expands the field to occupy the full available width, improving readability for longer inputs.
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### Field Preview
The Preview panel shows how the field will appear to customers in real time. This allows you to validate layout and labeling before saving the field.
