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title: Create a Patron Property
slug: create-a-patron-property
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createdAt: 2024-10-10T14:20:57.059Z
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Properties can be easily created from two different locations. A property can be created directly on the patron record or from the Properties page.

### Create a Property from the Properties page.

Creating and managing Patron Properties can be done from the Properties page.

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Navigate to **Patrons** and select** Properties.**

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Click the Add Property button.

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Select the type of property you would like to add.  For this example, we will choose the number field.

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Give the property a name and click Create to save the property.

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Success!  Your new property has been added to all patron profiles.
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### Create a Property directly on a Patron's profile

Properties can also be added to a patron's profile. To add a new Patron Property to all patron profiles, follow the steps below.

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Navigate to a patron profile.  This can be done by searching for a patron via the global search bar and clicking their record, or via the **Patrons** menu under **Database** by selecting a patron**.**

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On the patron record, locate the Add Patron Property link on the lower left of the screen and click to open the Create Property window.

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Select the type of property to add and provide a name for the property. Then click **Create** to add the field.

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**Reminder** - this property will be added to ALL patron records.
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### Create a Property directly on a Patron's profile

Your new property will appear now on the patron record, and information can be added.

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