# Add a Contact

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.

## How to Add a Contact

1. Go to the **People** section
2. Tap the **Add** button (+ icon)
3. Fill in the contact's details
4. Tap **Save** to create the contact

## Contact Details

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

{% hint style="info" %}
Only the contact's name is required. All other fields are optional and can be filled in later.
{% endhint %}

## Address Autocomplete

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.

## Duplicate Detection

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

{% hint style="warning" %}
Duplicate contacts can cause data inconsistencies. Always review potential matches before creating a new contact.
{% endhint %}

## Adding Contacts During a Canvass

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.

{% content-ref url="/pages/mNbeVNiu4CLJtjCmdTt1" %}
[Contact Profile](/product-tour-or-mobile-app/people/profile.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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