System Settings

Configure the core parameters, branding, and active modules of your school application.

Admin Only: These settings affect the entire school operation. Restrict access to authorized personnel only.

1. General School Profile

Update the core demographic and branding details of your institution. These details appear on invoices, report cards, and the parent portal.

  1. Navigate to Settings & Billing > School Settings.
  2. Fill out the School Name, Short Name, Email, and Phone Number.
  3. Provide your School Code and Affiliated By details (e.g., CBSE, State Board).
  4. Upload branding assets: Logo (PNG/JPG), Favicon, and an authorized Digital Signature (for certificates).
[Screenshot: General Information Form showing Logo and Signature uploads]

2. Academic Setup & Currency

Define the foundational accounting and academic timelines.

  1. Current Session: Select the active Academic Session (e.g., 2024-2025). This globally switches all dashboard data to the selected year.
  2. Currency: Set your active Currency Code and Currency Symbol (e.g., USD, $).
  3. Timezone & Date Format: Set the local timezone to ensure accurate attendance and SMS delivery timestamps.
  4. Fee Receipt Template: Select the default HTML template to be used when generating PDF fee receipts for parents.

3. Dashboard Design & Themes

Customize the look and feel of the administrative panel. The Superadmin dictates which premium themes you have access to.

Available UI Themes

Select a layout that fits your school's vibe from the "Dashboard Style" dropdown:

[Screenshot: Dashboard Style Dropdown Menu options]

4. Core Security & Constraints

Manage system-wide security toggles.

  1. Maintenance Mode: Toggle this ON to lock out all students, parents, and non-admin staff temporarily.
  2. Master OTP: Configure a 6-digit Master OTP. This acts as an emergency bypass if SMS gateways fail during login.
  3. Enable OTP: Toggle whether 2-Factor Authentication is required for high-level staff actions (if enabled by Superadmin).

5. Biometric Integration Keys

If your school utilizes hardware biometric scanners for attendance, you can manage secure connections here.

  1. Locate the Biometric Settings pane on the settings page.
  2. Set the Attendance Method to "Biometric" (instead of "Manual").
  3. If your connection is compromised, click Regenerate API Key to instantiate a new 32-character secure endpoint key. You will need to update this key on your local sync utility.
[Screenshot: Biometric Settings pane highlighting the "Regenerate API Key" button]

Do's and Don'ts

Do's Don'ts
Double-check your Signature upload, as it appears on live Marksheets. Share the Master OTP with standard teachers.
Change the "Active Session" carefully at the start of a new academic year. Regenerate Biometric API keys during active clocking hours, as it will disrupt live syncs.