# Create Extra Data Field [[ConnectWise Automate Control Center]] -> Config -> Configurations -> Additional Fields ## Extra Data Field Default Values [[ConnectWise Automate Control Center]] -> System -> Configuration -> Dashboard -> Config -> Additional Field Defaults # Using Extra Data Fields Extra Data fields can be used internally for extra data recording or can be indexed and used externally. They can also be used in creating [[ConnectWise Automate Scripts|scripts]] (using [[ConnectWise Automate Replacements (Variables)|replacements]]) and [[ConnectWise Automate Searches|searches]]. All extra data field properties are delivered to the [[ConnectWise Automate Agent|remote agent]] when the agent refreshes its configuration and are stored in the agent's memory. > [!Note] > Extra Data Fields and Default Values may take up to **six minutes** to show up in the Search screen or for data to appear in search results.^[[Using Automate Extra Data Fields - ConnectWise](https://docs.connectwise.com/ConnectWise_Automate_Documentation/060/140/020)]