What this does: Dynamic fields are placeholders that automatically insert real information like a client’s name, the request owner’s name, or a due date – into your request’s welcome message or email text. Instead of manually typing “Dear Sarah” for each request, a dynamic field inserts the contact’s name automatically when the request is sent. This saves time and makes communications feel more personalised.
Where dynamic fields can be used
- The request’s Welcome Message (the introductory text clients see when they open a request)
- Individual field instructions
- The email subject and body used when sending the request
Available dynamic fields
- Contact fields: contact first name, last name, full name, company name
- Request fields: request name, due date, request owner first name
- Custom dynamic fields: additional fields you define in Global Settings (e.g. a second phone number or a custom label)
How to insert a dynamic text
- Open your request in the Request Builder.
- Click on the Welcome Message area (or go to the email settings when sending).
- Position your cursor where you want the dynamic content to appear.
- Click the Insert Dynamic text found at the bottom of the field.
- Select the field you want to insert – for example, Contact First Name.
- The placeholder tag appears in your text and will be replaced with the actual value when the request is sent.
You can also insert a Dynamic Field with a right click (or Control click on a Mac).
Setting up custom dynamic fields
If the built-in dynamic fields don’t cover what you need, Account Owners can create custom ones in Global Settings → Dynamic Fields.
- Go to Global Settings → Dynamic Fields.
- Click Add Field.
- Give the field a name and define what it collects.
- Save. The custom field will now appear in the Dynamic Fields menu inside the Request Builder.