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How to create and manage a user

Add and manage user accounts

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Written by Teresa Bui
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Setup

You will need the following permission in your security group: Can create, update and delete user accounts.

Click here to learn about permissions and security groups.


How to create and invite an user

1. Go to People > Users and click Create User.

2. Enter the Full Name, Email Address and select the appropriate License (Field, Desk, Contractor, Customer, Timesheet Only). The click Create user and continue.

  • Field: For technicians using the app for servicing, repairs, and callouts, requiring the Technician security group.

  • Desk: For users managing Uptick via the web, with app access included.

  • Contractor: Provides subcontractors access to the Contractor Portal to perform and complete tasks.

  • Customer: Grants clients access to the Customer Portal to manage their own accounts.

  • API: Grants visibility and access to Uptick’s API for integration purposes.

  • Timesheet Only: Allows users to start and stop the session timer, typically for apprentices tracking time on-site.

3. Select Security Groups and click Save account.

  • Security group: Control what features and data a user can access.

  • Service group: Assign a user to specific trade area or skill (e.g., Sprinkler, Electrical).

  • Zones: Defines the geographic area a user operates within.

  • Home branch: The main branch the user is associated with.

  • Branches: Different branches a user can be linked to.

4. On the user’s profile, click Send welcome email.

  • The user will receive an email with instructions to set their password.

  • Create and invite contractor users from Contractor page.

  • Create and invite customer users from Customer page.

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How to reset the password for a user

1. Go to People > Users, find a user and click View.

2. On the user’s profile, click Send welcome email.

  • The user will receive an email with instructions to reset their password.


How to edit or deactivate a user

1. Go to People > Users, find a user and click Edit.

2. Change information or uncheck the Active box to deactivate the user. Then click Save account.

  • Inactive users cannot log in until reactivated.


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