Creating Your First Post Type

In this article

A step-by-step guide to creating a custom post type using Secure Custom Fields.

Prerequisites

  • SCF installed and activated
  • Administrator access to WordPress
  • Basic understanding of WordPress concepts

Steps

  1. Access the Admin Panel
    • Navigate to Custom Fields Post Types
    • Click “Add New”
  2. Basic Configuration
    • Enter a descriptive name
    • Configure labels
    • Set visibility options
  3. Advanced Settings
    • Configure permalinks
    • Set up taxonomies
    • Define capabilities
  4. Testing
    • Save your post type
    • Create a test post
    • View on front end

Next Steps

  • Add custom fields to your post type
  • Configure archive displays
  • Set up custom taxonomies