> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: /docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User-defined variables

> Unlock the Power of Custom User-Defined Variables to Enhance Tracking and Analytics in ClickFlare Tag Manager

You can create custom user-defined variables in ClickFlare Tag Manager to address specific needs.

To create a new user-defined variable:

1. Navigate to **Tag Manager** in the left-hand menu.
2. Access the container for which you intend to create a variable.
3. Proceed to the **\[x] Variables Tab**
4. Click on **+ New Variable**.
5. Choose the desired variable type from Variable Configuration.
   *Refer to the [list of variable types](/docs/en/tag-manager-1/custom-variable-types.md) for more information.*
6. Fill in the options for the chosen variable type.
7. Assign a descriptive name to the variable, such as "Form Field Variable - Name".
8. Save your changes.

![Save your changes](https://mintcdn.com/clickflare/GPmlXVWHNq-9kzLd/images/help-center/07-tag-manager/06-variables/04-user-defined-variables-01.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=GPmlXVWHNq-9kzLd\&q=85\&s=6313a328f074eb3be2284b4296df4c37)

Related Sources:

* [About variables](/docs/en/tag-manager-1/about-variables.md)
* [User-defined variable types](/docs/en/tag-manager-1/custom-variable-types.md)


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