Initial Configuration Guide

Getting Started
10 min read

Complete setup guide for configuring Syndik for your property management needs. Follow this comprehensive checklist to ensure optimal performance and security.

Overview

Proper initial configuration is crucial for maximizing Syndik's effectiveness in managing your properties. This guide will walk you through all essential settings and configurations to get your system ready for daily operations.

Configuration Checklist

This guide includes a comprehensive checklist to ensure no critical settings are missed during setup.

System Settings

Configure core system settings that affect the overall behavior of your Syndik instance.

Time Zone & Regional Settings
  • Set your primary time zone
  • Configure date and time formats
  • Set currency and number formats
  • Choose language preferences
Data Backup & Storage
  • Configure automatic backup schedule
  • Set data retention policies
  • Configure cloud storage integration

Organization Setup

Configure your organization's basic information and contact details.

Company Information
  • • Organization name and logo
  • • Business registration details
  • • Tax identification numbers
  • • Business type and licensing
Contact Information
  • • Primary business address
  • • Phone and fax numbers
  • • Email addresses
  • • Website and social media

User Preferences

Set up default user preferences and interface settings.

Interface Settings

  • • Theme preferences
  • • Dashboard layout
  • • Navigation style

Default Views

  • • Property listings
  • • Resident management
  • • Financial reports

Accessibility

  • • Font size preferences
  • • Color contrast
  • • Keyboard shortcuts

Security Settings

Configure security policies and access controls to protect your data.

Critical Security Settings
  • • Enable two-factor authentication
  • • Set password complexity requirements
  • • Configure session timeout policies
  • • Set up audit logging
  • • Configure IP address restrictions

Payment Integration

Set up payment processing and financial integrations.

Payment Gateways

Online Payments

  • • Credit card processing
  • • ACH/bank transfers
  • • Digital wallets
  • • Payment scheduling

Financial Reporting

  • • Chart of accounts setup
  • • Tax reporting configuration
  • • Financial statement formats
  • • Automated reconciliation

Notification Setup

Configure notification preferences and communication channels.

Notification Channels

Email Notifications

SMTP server configuration and templates

SMS Notifications

Text messaging service integration

Push Notifications

Mobile app and browser notifications

Customization Options

Personalize the interface and functionality to match your workflow.

Visual Customization
  • • Brand colors and logo
  • • Custom themes
  • • Dashboard widgets
  • • Report templates
Workflow Customization
  • • Custom fields
  • • Automated workflows
  • • Business rules
  • • Integration settings

Data Import

Import existing data from other systems to get started quickly.

Import Options

Supported Data Types

• Property information
• Resident data
• Lease agreements
• Financial records
• Maintenance history
• Document archives

Note: Data import should be performed carefully with proper backup procedures in place.