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Custom Field: HTML Link

Custom fields in EventTemple allow you to capture unique information about your bookings, contacts, accounts, events, or groups that aren’t included by default.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

🔹 Step 1: Go to Custom Fields

  1. In the left-hand menu, select Settings ⚙️.

  2. Under Fields, click Custom Fields.

  3. Choose the appropriate object type:

    • Contact – For a contact’s website or LinkedIn page.

    • Account – For a company website.

    • Booking / Event / Group – For linking related online materials.


🔹 Step 2: Create a New Custom Field

  1. Click New Custom Field (top right corner).

  2. In the Field Label box, enter a descriptive name (e.g., Website or Company Link).

  3. For Object Type, select where you want this field to appear (e.g., Booking).

  4. Under Field Type, select HTML.

    • This allows you to insert clickable links within the field.


🔹 Step 3: Configure Optional Settings

You can enhance the field setup with the following options:

  • Default Value – Add a placeholder text or sample URL (e.g., https://example.com).

  • Description / Placeholder – Provide a note for users such as “Enter the company website link here.”

  • Merge Field Name – (Optional) Used if you plan to include this field in templates or documents.


🔹 Step 4: Save the Custom Field

Once complete:

  1. Review your entries.

  2. Click Create to save the field.

  3. The new Website/Link field will now appear on the object’s detail view (e.g., Booking Details or Account Details).


🔹 Step 5: Use the Website Field

  • Navigate to a booking, account, or contact record.

  • You’ll see your new Website field under Custom Fields.

  • Enter a full URL (e.g., https://clientwebsite.com).

  • The link will appear clickable, opening in a new tab when clicked.


✅ Tips

  • Use the HTML field type for links — it supports formatting and clickable text.

  • Keep field names concise for easy template merging.

  • You can group similar custom fields using Custom Field Sets (e.g., “Online Resources”).

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