# How to remove a custom field

# How do I remove a custom field?

This article explains how to permanently **delete a custom field** from your account. Follow these steps to remove unneeded data properties. This helps maintain a clean workspace configuration.

### In this article, you will learn how to

- **Remove a custom field from your workspace**.
- Fix interface bugs when deleting a field.

## Before you start

Before removing a custom field, make sure you have:
- A custom field in your settings list.

> **Important:** Deleting a custom field completely erases all information stored inside that field for every single contact.

## How to remove a custom field

1. Log in to your Flownally workspace.
2. Go to the **Settings** tab.
3. Go to the **Custom fields** section.
4. Hover over the custom field.
5. Click on the **Delete** icon.

## What happens after removing a custom field?

After removing a custom field, the property is permanently deleted from your workspace settings. The system automatically wipes all historical data associated with this field from all customer records.

## Troubleshooting

### Delete icon missing

The delete icon does not appear when hovering over the field name. This is caused by a temporary screen rendering error. You should resize your browser window or reload the page to display it.

### Field remains visible

The custom field stays in your list after clicking delete. This happens due to a temporary database synchronization lag. You must log out and log back in to refresh the status.

## Related articles

- [How to create a new custom field](/settings/custom-data/create-field)
- [How to rename a custom field](/settings/custom-data/rename-field)
- [How to add a tag](/settings/custom-data/create-tag)
- [How to change customer data from the Inbox](/inbox/customer-data)
- [How to change customer data from the Contacts](/contacts/customer-data)