# How to Create User Fields in Plus2

HTML version: [How to Create User Fields in Plus2](https://support.gladstonesoftware.cloud/plus2/how-to-create-user-fields-in-plus2)

**Applies to:** Administrators using Plus2

## Problem
You need to capture additional customer data in Plus2, such as cancellation reasons or user preferences, by creating custom user fields.

## Resolution

1. **Access User Fields**
   - Navigate to **Configuration > Membership > User Fields** in Plus2.

2. **Create a New User Field**
   - Select an unused user field (for example, "User Field 1", "User Field 2", "User Field 3", etc.).
   - Enter a Description for the new field.
   - Choose a Format Type, such as **Options** or **Free Text**.

3. **Add Options (if applicable)**
   - If you selected **Options** as the format type, click **Add** and enter each option you want available.
   - Repeat the process to build your options list.
   - Click **Save** when you are finished.

4. **View the User Field in Plus2**
   - Open a member record.
   - Navigate to the **User Fields** section to see the new field available.

## Notes
- You must have access to the Configuration area in Plus2 and permission to create or edit user fields and screen profiles.
- For related tasks, see: [Configuring Screen Profiles for Gladstone360](../gladstone360/configuring-screen-profiles-for-gladstone360.md); [Setting Up Titles, User Fields and Screen Profiles in Plus2](setting-up-titles-user-fields-and-screen-profiles-in-plus2.md) (planning which user fields to create).