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Create Custom Fields

Add your own fields to contact records so you can capture details your school needs, like uniform sizes or how a student heard about you.

By Red Belt Team | Last Update: October 31, 2026

  1. Visit redbeltgym.com.
  2. Sign in to your account.
  3. Click Setup in the left-side menu.
  4. Under Contacts & contracts, click Customizations.The Customizations tile on the Setup page
  5. Make sure the Custom fields tab is selected, then click Create custom field.
  6. Enter a Field name, such as "T-Shirt Size". The Field alias fills in automatically.
  7. Choose a Field type:
    • Text: a short answer.
    • Email: checked as an email address.
    • Number: digits only.
    • Textarea: a longer answer over several lines.
  8. Optional: enter a Default value. It's filled in for new contacts.
  9. Click Save, or click Save & new to save the field and start another one.The Create custom field window with the field name, field type, default value and field alias, and the Save button

The new field shows on every contact's profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions & Troubleshooting

How do I edit or delete a custom field?

Click the ⋮ button on the field's row, then choose Edit or Delete.

How do I hide a field without deleting it?

Disable the switch in the Active column.

What is the Field alias used for?

The alias is the field's short name for templates and integrations. For example, a field with the alias belt_size can be added to a message template as [belt_size]. Integrations such as webhooks and Zapier use it to send data into the right field. Aliases are lowercase with no spaces.

Where do I fill in a custom field for a student?

Open the contact's profile and fill in the field there. See Update Contact Details.

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