I created a custom user model using the AbstractUser class, without including either the password or usable_password field. However, I encountered the following error in the admin panel when I try to add a new user; FieldError at /admin/accounts/customuser/add/ Unknown field(s) (usable_password) s…

Welcome @Lanuel ! See the threads at when I add new user from admin panel this error HELP! The purpose of UserCreationForm and FieldError - Unknown field(s) (usable_password) specified for CustomUser - #4 by wsvincent

Custom User Model (AbstractUser class)

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KenWhitesell April 10, 2025, 2:38pm 3

Welcome @Lanuel !

See the threads at

when I add new user from admin panel this error HELP!
The purpose of UserCreationForm
and
FieldError - Unknown field(s) (usable_password) specified for CustomUser - #4 by wsvincent

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