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# How to create and configure a custom field?

To create a custom field, go to [Settings > Modules > Custom Fields](https://www.fotostudio.io/app/custom_fields) and click on the `New field` button.

![New custom field](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/2/3/9/b239dba3fe207800/d5cf48bb-7099-4d7b-af4a-8883e5_1bdfm4h.png)

You will then have several parameters:

###### Field Name

Choose a name for your field.

###### Add to

Choose which record you want to associate this field with.

* a shooting  
* a client / prospect

###### Field Type

Choose the type you want to associate with this field.

* Simple text: a word, a phrase  
* Multi-line text: a paragraph  
* Yes / No: a checkbox  
* Date: displays a small calendar to select a date

###### Required?

This option allows you to make the field mandatory (if you want to force yourself to fill it in on each record).

###### Variable

This option allows you to create a variable associated with this custom field in order to use it in your contracts and emails.

For more information, see the article [How to create my own variables?](/en/article/zkbisk/).