Updating a Custom Contact Field Type
New custom contact fields created in a flow are automatically set to the default text field type. You can update the field type from text to number, date & time, state, district, or ward.
It's important to note that only a date & time field type can be used in campaign events.
In the example below, we're updating the field type to Date & Time to be able to use the field in a campaign event.
First, we'll click on 'Fields' button within the 'Contacts' page:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/7a9fc4558a9de000/screen-shot-2023-05-09-at-1255_1xan3as.png)
Next, we'll click on the contact field to update and choose Date & Time from the Field Type dropdown menu:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3805734b99b44400/0138a769-5216-4e30-8bfe-3e581c_1itgk0h.png)
This will update the custom contact field to a Date & Time field that can be used in a campaign event.
See more about creating campaigns and campaign events in our Help Docs.
Questions? Send us a message via the support widget in the bottom right corner of your browser.
It's important to note that only a date & time field type can be used in campaign events.
In the example below, we're updating the field type to Date & Time to be able to use the field in a campaign event.
First, we'll click on 'Fields' button within the 'Contacts' page:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/7a9fc4558a9de000/screen-shot-2023-05-09-at-1255_1xan3as.png)
Next, we'll click on the contact field to update and choose Date & Time from the Field Type dropdown menu:
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/3805734b99b44400/0138a769-5216-4e30-8bfe-3e581c_1itgk0h.png)
This will update the custom contact field to a Date & Time field that can be used in a campaign event.
See more about creating campaigns and campaign events in our Help Docs.
Questions? Send us a message via the support widget in the bottom right corner of your browser.
Updated on: 15/05/2023
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