# How to Configure User Fields?

Configuring user fields allows you to add custom fields to the user profile for storing additional information about system users.

## When You'll Need This

- You need to add additional fields to the user profile (for example, "Department", "Position", "Hire Date").
- You need to change the display order of fields in the user profile.
- You need to remove unnecessary fields from the user profile.

## What's Important to Know

- **Custom fields** — additional fields that can be added to the standard user profile.
- **Field types** — you can select the field type (text, number, date, selection, etc.).
- **Required** — you can set a field as required for filling.

## Before You Start

- [x] You are logged in with administrator rights.
- [x] You have permission to edit user fields (`canSave`).

## Step-by-Step Instructions

### 1. Open User Fields Settings

1. Go to the **Settings** module through the menu or directly at `/settings-page`.
2. In the side menu, find the **"User Fields"** item (`/settings-page/user-fields`).
3. Click on it.

### 2. View Existing Fields

1. The system displays a list of existing user profile fields.
2. Review the current field configuration.

### 3. Add New Field

1. Click the **"Add Field"** button or similar button.
2. In the form that appears, fill in:
   - **"Field Name"** — field name that will be displayed in the user profile.
   - **"Field Type"** — select the field type (text, number, date, selection, etc.).
   - **"Required Field"** — set whether this field must be filled.
   - **"Display Order"** — set the display order of the field (optional).
3. Click the **"Save"** button in the form.

### 4. Edit Existing Field

1. Find the field that needs to be edited in the list.
2. Click the **"Edit"** button or similar button.
3. Change field parameters in the form.
4. Click the **"Save"** button in the form.

### 5. Delete Field

1. Find the field that needs to be deleted in the list.
2. Click the **"Delete"** button or similar button.
3. Confirm deletion in the dialog window.
4. The field will be removed from the configuration.

### 6. Change Field Order (if available)

1. Use drag & drop or up/down buttons to change field order.
2. Order is saved automatically or after clicking "Save".

### 7. Save Settings

1. Verify all changes made.
2. Click the **"Save"** button at the top of the page.
3. Wait for a message about successful saving.

## What Happens Next

Fields are applied to the user profile:
- New fields are displayed in the user profile for all users.
- Administrators can fill and view custom fields.
- Field order is displayed according to settings.

## How to Verify Everything Worked

- Open a user profile and check that new fields are displayed.
- Try filling a custom field and verify that it is saved.
- Check that field order matches settings.

## Related Materials

- [Configure client fields](/en/settings/how-to/configure-client-fields.md)
- [View users list](/en/settings/how-to/view-users.md)

## Important Notes

- ⚠️ **Deleting fields**: When deleting a field, data stored in this field may be lost (depends on system implementation).
- 💡 **Backup**: It's recommended to back up the configuration before deleting fields.