This article explains how to configure your user registration form by:
- Adding custom messages around the login, registration, and password reset forms
- Enabling additional fields to capture extra information from users during sign-up
Configure your sign-up form:
- Navigate to Settings in the left-hand menu.
- Select People to view user-related options.
- Scroll down to User form text and Show additional profile fields sections.
Configuring User Form Text
You can display custom messages or instructions above and below each user form. This is useful for welcoming new users, explaining the sign-up process, or providing support information.
User form text appears in three locations: the login form, registration form, and forgot password form. Each location can have text displayed before (prefix) and after (suffix) the form.
The following form text can be customised:
- Login form prefix and suffix - Text that appears above and below the login form
- Register form prefix and suffix - Text that appears above and below the registration form
- Forgot password form prefix and suffix - Text that appears above and below the password reset form
For example, you might include a brief welcome message in the Login / Register form prefix to introduce users to your platform or provide information about registration requirements.
Enabling Additional Profile Fields
If you need to collect more information from users during registration, you can enable additional profile fields:
- Navigate to the Show additional profile fields section in User settings.
- Tick the checkbox next to each field you want to enable.
- Configure the options for each field as needed.
- Click Save to apply your changes.
Available additional profile fields include:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Language | Allows users to select their preferred language from options you define |
| Gender | Provides gender options for users to select from |
| Year of birth | Collects the user's year of birth for demographic information |
| Postcode | Gathers location data to help with regional analysis and targeted content |
| Education | Allows users to specify their education level |
Customising Field Options
For fields that require predefined options (such as Gender, Language, and Education):
- Click + Add option to add a new option to the list.
- Enter the option text.
- To remove an option, click the delete icon next to it.
- Click Save when you've finished configuring all options.
Important: Remember to save your changes after configuring the user form text and additional profile fields. The changes will only take effect after saving.
Here is an example of how your Register form might look to the public users:
Benefits of Custom Form Configuration
By tailoring your user form text and enabling additional profile fields, you can:
- Create a more welcoming registration experience
- Collect valuable demographic information for user segmentation
- Provide clear instructions to reduce user confusion
- Better understand your community to deliver more relevant content
These settings help you create a registration process that meets your specific community engagement needs while providing a smooth experience for new users.