How to automatically populate the field in the form with logged-in user name?

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Hi,

Can anyone advise how to automatically populate the field in the form with logged-in user name?

Scenario:

Someone created a new ticket in the warranty database and I would like to automatically capture the name of the person instead of using the drop-down box..

I've found some info about the javascript "Knack.getUserAttributes().name" function but no clue how to use this.. or is there an easier way?

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If I've understood you correctly, this is pretty simple - just use a record rule to update the value of the appropriate connection field to the logged in user:

![](upload://vcuPRrU2suY08dpCbr8ADWTdIWR.png)

Hope this helps!