> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.kuverbooks.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Kuvera Arc Configuration: Complete Setup Guide

> Explore the Configuration module in Kuvera Arc to manage company details, taxes, inventory rules, user access, document templates, and opening balances.

The Configuration module is where you set the rules, defaults, and structure that shape how Kuvera Arc works across your business. Use it to define company details, taxes, inventory behavior, branches, warehouses, invoice templates, user access, and reusable document terms.

<Info>
  Configuration settings can affect documents, transactions, inventory behavior, reporting, and user access across Kuvera Arc. Review each section carefully during setup.
</Info>

## What you can configure

The Configuration module gives centralized control over core system behavior.

<Frame caption="Configuration module overview" />

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Company identity" icon="building">
    Set your company name, logo, VAT number, PAN, contact details, and legal information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tax and payments" icon="percent">
    Define tax rules, payment terms, and accepted payment methods.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Previous data import" icon="file-import">
    Bulk-import existing products, customers, suppliers, banks, units, categories, attributes, stock, and balances.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inventory rules" icon="boxes-stacked">
    Initialize opening stock and configure inventory validation rules.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Branches and warehouses" icon="warehouse">
    Create and manage business branches and warehouse locations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document templates" icon="receipt">
    Choose printable templates for invoices, orders, bills, credit notes, and debit notes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Roles and permissions" icon="user-shield">
    Control user access with roles, module permissions, and branch assignments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Terms and conditions" icon="file-contract">
    Create reusable terms for sales and purchase documents.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Access Configuration

<Frame caption="Configuration in the left sidebar" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the left navigation panel">
    Go to the left navigation panel in Kuvera Arc.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Configuration">
    Click **Configuration** to open the configuration workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a category">
    Select a configuration category from the left panel to load its settings on the right.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Page structure

The Configuration page is divided into two working areas.

<Frame caption="Configuration page layout" />

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Left panel — Category menu" icon="list">
    Lists configuration categories. Click a category to load its settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Right panel — Settings workspace" icon="sliders">
    Shows fields and controls for the selected category.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Only one configuration category is active at a time. If you do not see an expected option, scroll the left panel.
</Tip>

## Configuration sections

Use these sections to set up and manage the system.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Company Configuration" icon="building" href="/configuration/company-configuration">
    Set official company name, logo, VAT number, PAN, contact details, and legal information used on system-generated documents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tax & Terms Configuration" icon="percent" href="/configuration/tax-and-terms-configuration">
    Manage tax options, payment terms, and accepted payment methods used across sales, purchase, and finance workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Import Previous Data" icon="file-import" href="/configuration/import-previous-data">
    Bulk-import products, customers, suppliers, bank accounts, product units, categories, attributes, opening stock, and opening balances.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inventory Configuration" icon="boxes-stacked" href="/configuration/inventory-configuration">
    Define opening stock quantities and rates, import stock in bulk, review initialization history, and configure validation rules.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Branches & Warehouses" icon="warehouse" href="/configuration/branch-and-warehouse">
    Manage branches and warehouse locations used for stock storage, purchase receiving, sales fulfillment, and transfers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invoice Configuration" icon="receipt" href="/configuration/invoice-config">
    Select printable templates for sales invoices, sales orders, credit notes, purchase bills, purchase orders, and debit notes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Roles & Permissions" icon="user-shield" href="/configuration/user-roles-and-permissions">
    Create access roles, assign module-level permissions, add users, and control branch-level operational scope.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Terms & Conditions" icon="file-contract" href="/configuration/terms-and-conditions">
    Create reusable sales and purchase terms that appear on printed invoices, bills, and orders.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How settings apply

Configuration changes can affect workflows across Kuvera Arc.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Company and legal details">
    Company name, logo, VAT number, PAN, and contact information appear on newly generated invoices, bills, reports, and exports.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tax, payment terms, and payment methods">
    These settings apply across sales invoices, purchase bills, payment records, and financial reports. Default values remain available, while custom entries can be added.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Inventory and opening stock">
    Opening stock values become the baseline for future stock movement and valuation. Finalize these before regular inventory transactions begin.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="User roles and permissions">
    Role permissions apply to every user assigned to that role. Changes to a role affect assigned users immediately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Invoice templates">
    Changing a default print template affects new documents of that type generated after the change.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Terms and conditions">
    Active terms are available for document selection. Disabled terms are removed from future use but retained for history.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Warning>
  Review every configuration change before saving. Roles, opening stock, validation rules, and templates can affect workflows across multiple modules.
</Warning>

## Recommended setup order

If you are configuring Kuvera Arc for the first time, follow this order to avoid dependency issues.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up company details">
    Complete Company Configuration so your business identity and legal information are ready before documents are generated.

    <Frame caption="Company Configuration section" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure tax and payment settings">
    Add the tax rules, payment terms, and payment methods your business uses.

    <Frame caption="Tax & Terms Configuration section" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create branches and warehouses">
    Establish your location structure before assigning inventory or users to specific sites.

    <Frame caption="Branches & Warehouses section" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up user roles and add users">
    Define access roles and create user accounts with appropriate permissions.

    <Frame caption="User Roles & Permissions section" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import existing data">
    Use Import Previous Data to bulk-load products, customers, suppliers, banks, units, categories, and attributes.

    <Frame caption="Import Previous Data section" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initialize opening stock">
    Set opening stock quantities and rates before regular inventory transactions begin.

    <Frame caption="Inventory Configuration section" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure invoice templates and terms">
    Select print templates and create reusable terms and conditions for sales and purchase documents.

    <Frame caption="Invoice templates and terms" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Best practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Complete setup before transactions">
    Configure company details, taxes, branches, warehouses, users, and opening stock before processing sales, purchases, or inventory movements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use clear naming conventions">
    Keep names for branches, warehouses, payment methods, roles, and terms consistent so records remain easy to understand.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review permissions carefully">
    Confirm each role has only the access needed for that user's responsibilities.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Verify imported data">
    Check imported products, customers, suppliers, stock, and balances before relying on them in transactions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Keep templates consistent">
    Choose document templates that match your company's print and compliance needs.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Access to configuration sections depends on your user role. If a section is unavailable, ask your system administrator to review your configuration permissions.
</Note>
