Create new contacts from the FieldEdge mobile app
FieldEdge lets you create new contacts directly from the mobile app. New contacts are added to your NationBuilder database in real time, making it easy to grow your voter file while in the field.
Go to the People section
Tap the Add button (+ icon)
Fill in the contact's details
Tap Save to create the contact
When adding a new contact, you can enter:
Name — first name and last name (required)
Phone number — mobile or home phone
Email address — personal or work email
Address — start typing and select from Google Places autocomplete suggestions for accurate address data
Support level — initial support level (1–5)
Demographics — age, gender, party affiliation, and other demographic fields
Only the contact's name is required. All other fields are optional and can be filled in later.
When entering an address, FieldEdge uses Google Places autocomplete to suggest matching addresses as you type. Selecting a suggestion ensures the address is formatted correctly and geocoded for map display.
FieldEdge checks for potential duplicate contacts when you save. If a contact with a similar name or matching phone number/email already exists in your NationBuilder database, you'll be notified and given the option to:
View the existing contact — open the potential duplicate's profile to verify
Create anyway — proceed with creating the new contact if it's not a duplicate
Duplicate contacts can cause data inconsistencies. Always review potential matches before creating a new contact.
You can also add new contacts while canvassing — for example, when you meet someone at a door who isn't in your database. New contacts created during a canvass are automatically added to NationBuilder.
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