User Settings

How to configure user-related settings in HiDesc

User Settings

The User Settings section allows administrators to manage the internal team members of the organization.

User List

Description

The User > List menu redirects to the My Team list page. This section includes a searchable and sortable table with comprehensive user information.

Column Description Example
User Name Full name of the team member John Smith
User ID Unique identifier for the user EMP-001
Role Administrative role in system Admin/Employee
Email Contact email address john.smith@company.com
Reported To Manager or supervisor Sarah Johnson
Status Current user account status Profile Incomplete Invitation Pending

User Group

User Group Interface

Create User Groups

Accessible via User > Group. You can create user groups by naming the team, selecting users, and optionally enabling discussion features.

Creation Steps
1

Naming the team

2

Selecting users (multi-select dropdown)

3

Optionally toggle "Create group for discussion"

Group Display

Team name

Organization name

Members in avatar form

User Fields

Description

This section allows configuration of the employee profile fields. Interface is similar to Contact Settings with Active Fields and Available Fields.

Employee Code

Unique identifier for employees

Contact Number

Primary phone number

Gender

Gender identification

DOB

Date of birth

Address

Residential address

Profile Picture

User avatar or photo

Department

Organizational department

Designation

Job title or position

Add Custom Field

Add Custom Field Interface

Description

Create extra profile attributes for users (e.g., Employee Code, Date of Joining, Shift Start, Leave Balance) and control how they appear across the app.

Who can manage

Admins/Owners or roles with Settings → User privileges

Access Path

Settings → User → Custom Fields → Add Custom Field

Field Types

Text

Free-form single line input

Date

Calendar input with ISO date

Time

Time picker (HH:MM)

Number

Integer/decimal input

More Types

Additional field types available

Field Details

Label (required)

What users will see

Placeholder/Help text

Guidance under the input

Default value

Prefilled on new users

Validation & Visibility

Required

Must be filled to save a profile

Unique

No duplicates across users

Min/Max Validation

Numeric or date range limits

Visibility

Control who can view/edit

Creation Process

Steps
1

Go to Settings → User → Custom Fields

2

Click Add Custom Field

3

Choose field type and configure details

4

Click + Add Field for multiple fields

5

Press Create to save

Result

Immediate Availability

The new field appears immediately in User → Profile forms and (if allowed) in the Users list filters/columns

Use Case Examples

Employee Code Date of Joining Shift Start Leave Balance

Visibility & Access Control

Admin Only

Restricted to administrators

Manager & Above

Managers and higher roles

User Self

Individual user access only

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