How to Edit an Account [Step-by-Step Guide]

Modified on Tue, 22 Sep at 4:40 PM

This article details how to edit an Account in techOMS, either to update its current configurations or to finalize its initial setup.


This guide covers the steps required to access your account settings depending on your user role, and how to successfully modify the primary account fields and workflows.

 

 
NoteFor information on enabling or disabling accounts, please refer to the following guides:
 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Accessing Account Settings

 

 
WarningThis action requires special management permissions. Refer to the techOMS User Permissions Structure [Information] to confirm your access level before following the appropriate subsection below. 
 

 

As an Account Administrator

 

 
NoteMake sure that you are operating at the right Account beforehand.

 
 

 

Click Account from the left menu under the System Settings section.configuration.



As an Organizational Administrator or Supervisor

 

 
NoteMake sure that no Account is selected.

 
 

 

Step 1Click Organizations from the left menu under the System Configuration section.

 

Step 2Press Edit on the row of the Organization you wish to work with.

  

 

Step 3Press Edit on the row corresponding to the desired Account.

  

 

Editing an Account

 

Step 1Define the fields accordingly depending on the settings tab you are modifying:
  • Main Tab:
    • Organization: The parent organization this account is associated with.
    • Name: The internal display name for the account.
    • Code: The unique reference code used to identify the account.
    • API Key: The authentication key used for external interactions with the account.
    • Timezone:The designated local time zone for the account.

       

       
      NoteThis setting automatically converts UTC dates for system events to the selected timezone within the user interface. 
       

       

    • License Type: Defines the account license type (Standard by default).

       

       
      NoteFor instructions on updating this value, refer to the How to Update the License Type (Subscription) [Step-by-step guide]. 
       

       

    • Unit of Measure:
      • Size: The unit of measurement used for length (e.g., Centimeter, Inch).
      • Volume: The unit of measurement used for volume (e.g., Cubic Centimeter, Cubic Inch).
      • Weight: The unit of measurement used for weight (e.g., Kilogram, Pound).

         

         
        WarningThe behavior and available unit combinations may vary depending on your system. Make sure to review the How Units of Measurement work in techOMS [Information] before making changes. 
         

         

    • Workflow Settings:
    • Privacy:
      • PII retention days for non-sales channels (API, manual, and imported orders): Define the amount of days to determine how long sensitive data remains visible on sales orders generated outside of a direct channel integration before the system automatically redacts it for compliance.

         

         
        NoteThis global account setting applies exclusively to sales orders created manually, imported via file, or generated via API. To configure PII retention for orders originating directly from a specific sales channel integration, please refer to the Advanced Settings of a Sales Channel [Guide]. If a sales channel has its own PII retention configured, that specific channel setting takes precedence over this account-level fallback. 
         

         

  • API Validation Rules Tab: Set the enforcement status (Warning or Error) for missing or invalid carrier and service codes across your sales orders, shipments, purchase orders, and receipts.
     
  • Recurring Jobs Tab: Manage background automation jobs for the account. For detailed information on channel automations, refer to the How to Configure Automations for Sales/Fulfillment Channels [Step-by-step guide].
     
  • Warehouses Tab: Manage warehouses as detailed in the How to Manage Account Warehouses and Fulfillment Channels [Step-by-Step Guide].

     

     
    NoteThis tab is available only to Organizational Administrators and Supervisors. 
     

     

  • Users Tab: Manage user access and permissions for the account as detailed in the How to Add Users to an Account [Step-by-step guide].
     
  • Print Clients Tab: Manage API secrets and connections for your desktop printers as detailed in How to Manage Print Clients in techOMS [Step-by-Step Guide].

 

Step 2Press Save at the top right of the screen to apply your changes.

 


The account configuration is now successfully updated and the new settings will immediately apply to all incoming data and system workflows.

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