.. _extend-field-device-life:

Using custom fields to enter additional information in the device lifecycle
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Set up custom fields in the equipment lifecycle entry so that administrators can enter information in custom fields or receive information from users.

Use custom fields to receive additional information when creating user account applications, or to use it as information that can be collected from the consent page.

The custom field allows administrators to manage user account information by classifying it in detail through various information set up/entered.

.. note:: Up to 20 additional fields can be set for the device lifecycle


Creating custom fields
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#. Go to **Preferences** in the top panel
#. Go to **Properties > Custom Fields > Device Life-cycle** in the left Preferences panel
#. Click ``Task`` to select Create.
#. Enter the following items and click the ``Save`` bottom button.

    - **Key**,The database column in which custom fields are stored.
    - **Name**, The custom field name displayed in the Web console.
    - **Width**, The width of the custom field window.
    - **Description**, Custom field is the part where you enter the phrase that describes.
    - **Priority**, The order in which the custom field list displays.
    - **Input Type**, Select the input type for the custom field.
    - **Settings**, Select the width of the input window, whether to mark it * like a password, or set it as required.

Enter information in the custom field
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#. Go to **Management > Node** in the top panel.
#. Click the IP of the node where you want to enter additional fields.
#. Enter the information in the custom field item on the device tab.
#. Click the ``Modify`` button at the top of the Node tab.

Confirm Additional Field Inputs in Node View
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Use the Manage View Edit feature to view the input set to Add to Multiple Nodes fields on the view screen.

#. Go to **Management > Node** in the top panel.
#. Select **Edit columns** from the top ``task`` button right |viewlist|
#. Move the custom field you added to the right of the edit columns window and click the ``Update`` button.

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