Add Custom Fields to a Contact Record

Add custom text fields and picklists in order to efficiently categorize and track diverse contact types within your BigContacts account.

Here's how you can use custom fields to shortlist contacts in your account:


Incorporating custom fields into your contact management strategy offers several advantages:

  • Enhanced Categorization: Custom fields enable you to categorize contacts based on specific criteria, such as type, industry, or location. This enhances your ability to organize and filter contacts efficiently.
  • Tailored Information: By creating custom text fields and picklists, you can capture contact details that are relevant to your business. This ensures that you're collecting and storing the precise information you need.
  • Streamlined Tracking: Custom fields provide a structured way to track various types of contacts. This not only simplifies contact monitoring but also contributes to more informed decision-making.


This article covers:

1. Adding Custom Fields to Contacts

2. Performing Quick Search Using Custom Fields

To Add Custom Fields to Contacts

Step 1: Select  "Admin" from the left-hand menu and go to Customize Account under MANAGE MY ACCOUNT.

Step 2:  Within the "Custom Fields" section, you'll find four options: "Contact Type," "Picklists/Drop-down Menus," "Custom Field," and "Tags." Click on "Custom Fields" to continue.

Step 3:  In the New Custom Field overlay, enter the field name, select the type, and click the "Save custom field" button.

Once you've finished adding Custom Fields to your BIGContacts account, you can link these fields to a contact when either adding a New or updating an existing Contact (as shown below). 




How to Perform a Quick Search Using Custom Fields

To  locate contacts using custom field values, follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to the search bar and enter the desired custom field value.

Step 2: Select Custom Fields as the filter and press 'enter' to initiate the search.


And that's it! If you encounter any issues or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. 

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