Accidentally removed custom field and am unable to add it back

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The customer asked how to restore a custom field, that was accidentally deleted.

Solution:
Guided that it can be restored from the "Post Field Control" section.
( you'll see its button at the bottom of the custom fields groups management screen at WP Admin -> Toolset -> Custom Fields )

Relevant Documentation:
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This topic contains 2 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Jason 2 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Waqar.

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July 28, 2022 at 9:32 pm #2427445

Jason

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I deleted a custom field that I need to recreate. It won't let me do this as I get an error that that name already exists. Ideally I would just restore it.

Is there any documentation that you are following?
I found a few similar issues in support, but they were from 2015 and seem to reference menu items in toolset that may have been renamed

Is there a similar example that we can see?
The site is being developed behind a pay wall, so hoping there is a simple solution I can follow. I can provide access if necessary

What is the link to your site?
hidden link

My license is pointing to the original WP install that I was developing this under, it has now moved to it's own domain in the last few days, but I have not shut down the dev site yet, so this is why there may be a license discrepancy

July 29, 2022 at 5:23 am #2427593

Waqar

Hi,

Thank you for contacting us and I'd be happy to assist.

To restore a custom field that has been removed from its field group, you can visit the "Post Field Control" section.
( you'll see its button at the bottom of the custom fields groups management screen at WP Admin -> Toolset -> Custom Fields )

I hope this helps and please let me know if you need any further assistance around this.

regards,
Waqar

July 29, 2022 at 1:20 pm #2427807

Jason

Thanks Waqar, that was exactly what I was looking for!