upstream-twenty/packages/twenty-docs/user-guide/data-model/how-tos/create-custom-objects.mdx

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title: Create Custom Objects
description: Step-by-step guide to creating custom objects in Twenty.
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Custom objects let you store information unique to your business that standard objects don't cover. For example: Projects, Products, Tickets, or Listings.

<Note>
**Not sure if you need an object or a field?** See [Understanding Your Data Model](/user-guide/data-model/overview) for guidance.
</Note>

## Steps

1. Go to **Settings → Data Model**
2. Click **+ Add object**
3. Fill in:
   - **Singular name** (e.g., "Listing")
   - **Plural name** (e.g., "Listings")
   - **Icon**
   - **Description** (optional)
4. Click **Save**

Your object appears in the sidebar immediately.

## Next: Add Fields

New objects start with basic fields. Add custom fields to capture the data you need:

1. In **Settings → Data Model**, select your object
2. Click **+ New Field**
3. Choose a field type, configure, and save

See [How to Create Custom Fields](/user-guide/data-model/how-tos/create-custom-fields) for details on field types and configuration.

## Connecting to Other Objects

To link your object to People, Companies, or other objects, create a relation field. See [How to Create Relation Fields](/user-guide/data-model/how-tos/create-relation-fields).

## Deactivating an Object

If you no longer need an object:
1. Go to **Settings → Data Model → object of your choice → Settings**
2. Click the **Deactivate** button

The object is hidden but data is preserved. You can reactivate or permanently delete later.

## Related

- [Objects](/user-guide/data-model/capabilities/objects) — standard vs custom objects
- [Data Model FAQ](/user-guide/data-model/how-tos/data-model-faq) — common questions