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Creating and Editing a Custom Object

This article explains how admins can create, edit, and delete Custom Objects, including defining object names, primary fields, icons, and understanding deletion impact.

Updated over 2 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

  • Admins only who need to structure specialized data in Kyrios.

  • Teams setting up Custom Objects such as properties, pets, products, or events.

  • Accounts that need controlled creation and lifecycle management of Custom Objects.


Permissions and Access

  • Admins: Can create, edit, and delete Custom Objects.

  • Non-admin users: Have read-only access and cannot modify Custom Objects.


Creating a Custom Object

  1. Go to Account Settings > Objects.

  2. Click Add Custom Object.

Result:
The Create new object modal opens.


Adding Custom Object Details

In the Create new object modal, complete the following required fields:

  1. Custom Object (Singular)

    • Example: Pet

  2. Custom Object (Plural)

    • Example: Pets

  3. Primary Display Field Name

    • Example: Pet Name

  4. Field Type

    • Example: Single Line Text Field

  5. Internal Names (Optional)

    • Click the </> icon to edit internal names before creation.

  6. Icon

    • Choose an icon to visually identify the object.

  7. Custom Object Description

    • Short explanation of what the object represents.

Click Create Custom Object to finish.


Editing a Custom Object

  1. From Account Settings > Objects, click an existing Custom Object.

  2. Update editable fields such as:

    • Object name (Singular / Plural)

    • Description

    • Icon

  3. Click Save changes.

Editing Limitations

  • Primary Display Field

  • Internal Names

These cannot be changed after the Custom Object is created.


Deleting a Custom Object

  1. In the Custom Objects list, click the three-dot (ellipsis) menu next to the object.

  2. Select Delete.


Confirming Deletion

  1. In the confirmation modal, type DELETE exactly as shown.

  2. Click Delete to confirm.


Deletion Warning (Critical)

Deleting a Custom Object is irreversible.

When a Custom Object is deleted, the following are permanently removed:

  • All object records

  • All associations

  • All custom fields

  • Any workflows using the object

⚠️ Deleted data cannot be recovered.


FAQ

Who can create or delete Custom Objects?

Only admins can create, edit, or delete Custom Objects.

Can users edit Custom Object details?

No. Non-admin users have read-only access.

Can I rename the primary display field later?

No. The primary display field name is locked after creation.

What happens to workflows when a Custom Object is deleted?

All workflows using the Custom Object are permanently deleted.

Is there a recycle bin or restore option?

No. Custom Object deletion is permanent.

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