# Add custom metadata field to your asset

> How to add a custom metadata field from your organization library to improve your asset’s relevance.

## Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:

* You have the Contributor or higher role in an Asset Manager project.
* You have at least one asset in your project.

> **Note:**
>
> Any user with the Contributor role in a project can add or remove custom metadata fields from assets.

## Add a custom metadata field to your asset

To add a custom metadata field to your asset:

1. Select an asset. A side panel appears on the right.
2. On the top right corner, select **Edit**. You’re now in editing mode.
3. Go below to the Custom section and select **Add custom Field**. The **Add custom metadata** window opens.
4. Select the **Select metadata** dropdown menu.
5. Select a metadata from the dropdown list.
6. Select **Add**.
7. Enter a value in the added metadata field.
8. Select **Save version**.

The newly added metadata and its value now appear in the **Info** tab.

> **Important:**
>
> You need to enter a value to add the metadata field to the asset.