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Vtiger Editions: One Pilot | One Growth | One Professional | One Enterprise | One AI
In Vtiger CRM, Modules represent different functional areas such as Sales, Support, Marketing, Projects, and other activities. Each module contains tools and data relevant to a specific business function.
To create a streamlined, focused user experience, admins can configure module settings and disable modules not required for their business operations.
Key Features
The key features of Modules are:
- Centralized module configuration through Module Manager
- Ability to enable or disable modules across the CRM
- Quick access to module-specific settings
- Customization options for fields, layouts, workflows, and numbering
- Support for reorganizing custom modules across app categories
Benefits
The benefits of configuring Modules are:
- Improves usability by removing unnecessary modules
- Enhances productivity with a clutter-free interface
- Ensures better data organization
- Provides flexibility to tailor CRM to business needs
- Simplifies administration and module-level control
In this article, you will learn about:
- Vtiger Modules
- Configuring Modules
- Enabling or Disabling Modules
- Deleting Custom Modules
Key Terminology
| Key Term | Description |
| Module | A functional unit in Vtiger CRM (e.g., Leads, Contacts, Deals) |
| Module Manager | A settings page used to manage and configure modules |
| Picklist | A predefined list of selectable values for a field |
| Workflow | Automated actions triggered by defined conditions |
| Webform | A form used to capture data from external websites into the CRM |
Accessing Module Settings
Follow the steps below to access the Modules Manager: - Log in to the CRM.
- Go to the main Menu.
- Select Settings. The Settings page opens.
- Click Modules under the Module Management section. The Module Manager page opens.
Configuring Module Settings
On the Modules Manager page, you can view all available modules. Here you can configure the following settings options.
The following are the common module settings you can configure:
| Setting Name | Description |
| Module Layouts & Fields | Configure fields and layouts using the Layout Editor |
| Edit Workflows | Create and manage workflows for the module |
| Edit Picklist Values | Customize picklist field values |
| Module Sequence Numbering | Modify record numbering formats |
| Setup Webforms | Create webforms to capture external data |
| Setup Workflows | Create or edit workflows |
| Change Parent App | Changing the parent app, such as Sales or Help Desk |
Enabling or Disabling Modules
The Module Manager displays all modules available in your CRM. You can enable or disable modules based on your business requirements.
Follow the steps below to enable or disable modules:
- Log in to the CRM.
- Go to the main Menu.
- Click Settings. The Settings page opens.
- Click Modules under the Module Management section. The Module Manager page opens.
- Enable or disable the checkbox next to the specific module in the CRM.
Note: You cannot disable a module with a mandatory relationship with other modules. Remove the mandatory relationship before disabling a module
Changing Parent App
As an admin, you can move custom modules between app categories.
Follow the steps below to change the parent app of a module:
- Log in to the CRM.
- Go to the main Menu.
- Click Settings. The Settings page opens.
- Click Modules under the Module Management section. The Module Manager page opens.
- Click More(ellipsis).
- Click Change parent app.
- Select the target app.
- Click Save.
Deleting a Custom Module
Follow the steps below to delete a custom module:
- Log in to the CRM.
- Go to the main Menu.
- Click Settings. The Settings page opens.
- Click Modules under the Module Management section. The Module Manager page opens.
- Click More(ellipsis).
- Click Delete.
- Click Yes to confirm.
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