Add custom user attribute keys
To add custom user fields, open Edit Domain, click the Option tab, type a key in Add User Attribute Key under User Attribute(s) and click Add. Confirm the message. Keys use letters, digits and underscore, and once saved they cannot be edited or deleted. You can add up to 50.
For: Domain adminWebAdmin
How to add custom user attribute keys
Where: Admin console › Manage Domain(s) › your domain › Edit Domain › Option
- Open Edit Domain for your domain and click the Option tab.
- In User Attribute(s), type a name in Add User Attribute Key, up to 30 characters.
- Click Add.
- Read the confirmation and click OK.
Options
| Field | What it does |
|---|---|
| Add User Attribute Key | The key name. Letters, digits and underscore only. A key that is only digits, or that has other characters, is cleared as you type. Saved in lower case. |
| Add | Saves the key after you confirm. |
| List of User Attribute(s) | Shows saved keys. |
Example
Acme adds
cost_centreandemployee_grade. HR then fills them in for each user.
Good to know
- A key that already exists is refused.
- Keys save at once, without View / Save Changes.
Common questions
Can I rename or delete a key?
No. The screen says keys cannot be edited or deleted once saved, so check the name first.
Was this page helpful?
Updated 2026-10-28