<p>User content fields can only be customized within the additional tabs, configured in the field layout interface. Users are a built-in custom Element Type, and have some non-configurable fields.</p>

<p>This is likely a measure taken by the Craft authors to isolate and protect important fields from being lost among other custom fields.</p>

<p>It is possible to create front-end form that rearranges these fields, if the UX of the admin is unworkable for your users!</p>

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<p>Edit (1/24/2018): In <a href="https://craftcms.com/changelog#2-6-3005" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Craft 2.6.3005</a>, the authors have added support for multiple tabs in the User edit screen. This doesn't change our ability to customize the first page, but allows you to add more tabs to organize the remainder of your fields. ✌️</p>

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2018-01-18T03:47:15.147Z
OK, that's a shame, but fair enough and good to know. Thanks.
Adam George
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August Miller
<p>Is there any way to add to the fields shown on the 'Account' tab on the user account screen?</p>

<p>I know I can add fields via the layout designer, but these appear as seperate tabs.</p>

<p>I'd like to add "middle name(s)" as a field next to "First Name" and "Last Name" if possible?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/X09e8.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/X09e8.png" alt="Screenshot"></a></p>

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2018-01-18T00:52:10.043Z
Meta: Can we remove "Craft 3" from the title? This question is actually relevant for Craft 2, as well!
August Miller
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@AugustMiller Done.
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Can I add fields to the User > Account screen?
# Can I add fields to the User > Account screen?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-01-17)

Is there any way to add to the fields shown on the 'Account' tab on the user account screen?

I know I can add fields via the layout designer, but these appear as seperate tabs.

I'd like to add "middle name(s)" as a field next to "First Name" and "Last Name" if possible?

[![Screenshot](https://i.sstatic.net/X09e8.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/X09e8.png)

**Tags:** users, field
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Meta: Can we remove "Craft 3" from the title? This question is actually relevant for Craft 2, as well!  
> **username_0**: @AugustMiller Done.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-01-18. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

User content fields can only be customized within the additional tabs, configured in the field layout interface. Users are a built-in custom Element Type, and have some non-configurable fields.

This is likely a measure taken by the Craft authors to isolate and protect important fields from being lost among other custom fields.

It is possible to create front-end form that rearranges these fields, if the UX of the admin is unworkable for your users!

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Edit (1/24/2018): In [Craft 2.6.3005](https://craftcms.com/changelog#2-6-3005), the authors have added support for multiple tabs in the User edit screen. This doesn't change our ability to customize the first page, but allows you to add more tabs to organize the remainder of your fields. ✌️

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: OK, that's a shame, but fair enough and good to know. Thanks.  

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