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Create Custom Objects

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Custom objects let you store information unique to your business that standard objects don't cover. For example: Projects, Products, Tickets, or Listings.

<Note> **Not sure if you need an object or a field?** See [Understanding Your Data Model](/user-guide/data-model/overview) for guidance. </Note>

Steps

  1. Go to Settings → Data Model
  2. Click + New object
  3. Fill in:
    • Singular name (e.g., "Listing")
    • Plural name (e.g., "Listings")
    • Icon
    • Description (optional)
  4. Click Save

Your object appears in the sidebar immediately.

Next: Add Fields

New objects start with basic fields. Add custom fields to capture the data you need:

  1. In Settings → Data Model, select your object
  2. Click + Add Field
  3. Choose a field type, configure, and save

See How to Create Custom Fields for details on field types and configuration.

Connecting to Other Objects

To link your object to People, Companies, or other objects, create a relation field. See How to Create Relation Fields.

Deactivating an Object

If you no longer need an object:

  1. Go to Settings → Data Model
  2. Toggle the object off

The object is hidden but data is preserved. You can reactivate or permanently delete later.