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# Adding a New Additional Field

To add a new field, follow these steps:

1. Go to **Contacts -> Additional Fields**.
2. Click the **+ New additional field** button located in the top-right corner of the screen.

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3. In the form that appears:

* **Enter the field name**: Assign a unique name to the field that best describes its purpose.
* **Select the field type**: Specify the type of data to be entered in the field. Available types:
  * Text: For entering short textual information (e.g., gender).
  * Number: For storing numerical values (e.g., age).
  * Boolean: A "Yes/No" type field (e.g., Newsletter consent).
  * Date: For storing dates (e.g., birthdate).

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4. Click **Create** to save the new field.