Skip to main content
FAQs on Custom Fields

Find answers to common questions about the different types of custom fields and more.

Sarita Markande avatar
Written by Sarita Markande
Updated over a week ago

What types of custom fields can be created?

  1. Single-line and Multi-line text.

  2. Dropdown list.

  3. Multi-Select Dropdown.

  4. Radio button.

  5. Checkbox.

  6. Datepicker.

  7. File.

  8. URL.

  9. Email Address.

  10. Number.

What will be the privacy settings for these fields?

It can be set to either View Permissions or Edit Permissions.

  • View Permissions:

    • Admin Only

    • Profile Owners(Self)

    • All Registered Users

    • Public

  • Edit Permissions:

    • Admin Only

    • Profile Owners(Self)

Can these custom fields be used as filters on the Directory Search page?

Yes, it can be integrated into the Directory Search page filters. If you need this feature, write to us, specifying the desired fields to be added.

Are there constraints to consider with custom fields?

We advise against creating custom fields for personal details such as Education, Employment, and Email IDs.

Since Almabase already provides wide coverage of data through default fields, related custom fields could cause data confusion.

Furthermore, these default fields have built-in functionalities that custom fields don't.


Please write to us using the Intercom Chat Bubble💬 if you have any queries or concerns😄.

Did this answer your question?