# Add Custom Metrics

To add a Custom Metric, you can either click the blue 'custom metric' button when configuring a new Scorecard or you can go to Settings - Custom Metrics - Add Custom Metrics. 

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Once you get to the above page, you can add your Custom Metric. Below we will breakdown how to set that up with a couple of scenarios.&#x20;

**Metric Name:** This is just for internal use, but if you plan to re-use this Custom Metric, make sure it is named so that it is easy to know how it is being used.&#x20;

**Date Filter Field:** When you add a Custom Metric to a Scorecard, you'll want for it to be filter-able through out date range filter. The Date Filter Field is what the Scorecard will look at when you filter to 'the last 30 days,' for example.&#x20;

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Match your Custom Metric with one of the above data fields to make sure that you can properly filter your Scorecard.&#x20;

As an example, if your Custom Metric has to do with leads, you will want to use 'Add Date,' whereas if the Custom Metric had to do&#x20;

**Custom Filter:** This Custom Filter option is the same as a segment builder, so if you understand how to make segments, you can simply put in the data points you need. If you aren't familiar with segment creation, read more here.&#x20;