With Custom Fields, you can create your own data fields for member profiles. This allows you to tailor member management to your community's needs.
Where to find Custom Fields
Go to Manage > Community > Custom Fields.
How to create a new Custom Field
Go to Manage > Community > Custom Fields.
Click “+ Add new field”.
Enter a name (e.g. “Department” or “Member since”).
Select the appropriate Data Type.
Define who can view and edit the field.
Save your changes.
Data Types
Type | Description | Example |
Text | Free text field for short entries. | “Marketing”, “Berlin” |
Number | Numeric value (integer). | “12345”, “42” |
Yes/No (Boolean) | Simple yes/no field. | “Active member: Yes” |
Select | Dropdown with one selectable option. | “Department: HR / Sales / IT” |
Multi Select | Dropdown with multiple selectable options. | “Skills: Design, Development, Sales” |
Visibility and Editability
1. Who can see this field
Option | Description |
Admin | Only admins can see the field. Ideal for internal data such as member numbers or notes. |
Member (self) | The member and admins can see the field. |
Community | All signed-in members can see the field within the community. |
Public | The field is visible to non-signed-in visitors as well. |
2. Who can edit this field
Option | Description |
Admin | Only admins can edit this field. |
Member (self) | Members can edit this field for their own profile. |
Usage
Custom Fields appear in the member detail view.
Filtering or searching by Custom Fields is not yet available but will be coming soon.
Changes to fields are applied immediately to all profiles.
Examples of use
Communities: Track interests, roles, or skills
Coworking Spaces: Record start dates or locations
Associations: Store member numbers or membership types
Companies: Represent teams, departments, or responsibilities
Summary
Custom Fields offer maximum flexibility for managing members. You decide which data is relevant and who can view or edit it.