In this article we're going to explain how you can add custom participant attributes to your organisation

How to add custom participant attributes

In order to to add custom participant attributes, please follow the steps underneath. You can also use our tutorial to get guidance:

Step 1: Go to Settings --> Participant Settings

• When you're logged in as an Administrator, go to Settings and click on Participant Settings. Participant Settings tab not enabled? Please contact your implementation manager so they can turn it on. 

On the participant settings page, you can create new custom attributes for participants

• Click on Add New to add a custom attribute
• The display name is the name that will be shown in the admin portal when clinicians or administrators are adding a participant.
• The attribute ID can be used for logic, for example by using it as a datapoint. You can find more information about using participant attributes as datapoints in this article.
• Please note: added attributes can't be removed, so be carefull on what you're adding. In case you're trying to add an attribute that already exists, then you will receive an error message  

Step 2: Check out your new attribute

Once you've setup your new attribute, when you go to an existing participant or when you create a new participant, the field will be visible.

You new attribute will be visible for new and existing participants in the additional fields section for participants.

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