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Settings

Settings let you tailor Heffl to your business. Configure integrations, module defaults, permissions, and more from one central place.

Settings categories

Module settings

Each module has configurable defaults that affect how records are created and managed.

CRM settings

Leads (Settings > Leads):
SettingDescription
Required fieldsMake mobile number or CRM source mandatory on lead creation
Archive on qualificationAutomatically archive leads when they’re qualified
Allow duplicate leadsWhether leads with the same contact info can be created
Contacts & Companies (Settings > Clients):
SettingDescription
Allow duplicate namesWhether contacts with the same name can exist
Allow duplicate mobileWhether contacts with the same phone number can exist
Sync contact stage on company updateWhen a company stage changes, update its contacts’ stages too
Deals (Settings > Deals):
SettingDescription
Estimate columnShow deal value or quotation value in pipeline views

Sales settings

Invoices (Settings > Invoices):
SettingDescription
Due date daysDefault number of days until an invoice is due
Required fieldsMake sales person mandatory
Description formatDefault line item description template
Show unlinked invoicesDisplay invoices not linked to deals
Convert to billEnable converting invoices to purchase bills
Quotations (Settings > Quotations):
SettingDescription
Initial tagsTags automatically added to new quotations
Required fieldsMake deal link mandatory
Sales Orders (Settings > Sales Orders):
SettingDescription
Instant invoiceAutomatically create invoice when a sales order is confirmed

Project settings

Projects (Settings > Projects):
SettingDescription
Task duration optionsAvailable time duration choices for tasks
Default task approvalDefault approval status for new tasks

Other settings

Tags (Settings > Tags) - Create and manage tags used across CRM, Sales, and Projects. Lead Sources (Settings > Sources) - Define where your leads come from (Website, Referral, Cold Call, etc.). Lost Reasons (Settings > Lost Reasons) - Define why deals or quotations are marked as lost. Tax Rates (Settings > Tax Rates) - Configure tax rates for invoices and quotations. Payment Methods (Settings > Payment Methods) - Define accepted payment methods (Cash, Bank Transfer, Credit Card, etc.). Module Numbers (Settings > Module Numbers) - Set prefixes and starting numbers for all record types. Message Templates (Settings > Message Templates) - Create reusable email and message templates with merge tags.

FAQ

Module settings are workspace-wide and apply to everyone. Individual preferences like notification settings are per-user.
Settings can be changed at any time. Heffl doesn’t have a “reset to defaults” button, but you can manually revert any setting.
Owners and Admins can access all settings. Members with appropriate permissions can access module-specific settings.