You can now add additional profile fields to the User Details page. To set this up:
1. Go to General Settings.
2. Click Profile Additional Fields.
3. Create your additional fields. These will appear under Additional Fields in the user’s profile. There are three main categories:
Public Details (Metadata Public): Visible to users, but editable only by admins.
Admin-Only Details (Metadata Admin): Visible and editable only by admins.
User Profile Details (Traits): Visible to users and editable through the learner portal.
Click + ADD MORE FIELD to create a new field. Be sure to select the correct section/category.
You can also click + ADD MORE FIELD between existing fields to insert a new one in that position.
4. Enter a custom field title in the first blank under FIELD #.
5. From the dropdown menu, choose your preferred input format:
String: Allows users to enter custom text.
Number: Allows users to enter numbers.
Boolean: Adds a checkbox that users can tick or untick.
Multiple Entry: Allows users to input multiple text entries.
6. Check Set as required if you want the field to be mandatory.
7. To provide predefined options in a dropdown, check Restrict values:
Add your options by typing them into the provided field.
Press Enter to add more options.
8. When finished, click UPDATE at the bottom of the page.
Your additional profile fields are now ready! Users can update their details through the learner portal, and administrators can also edit them through the User Profile.
Once updated, you can download the CSV template with the additional fields via the BULK ADD USERS option in Users and Groups.