
Getting Starting – Initial Steps
Whether you’re on a trial or paidsubscription, the initial setup steps are the same—and they’re designed to getyou up and running quickly. These settings lay the foundation so your jobs,invoices, and communications are branded and ready for action.
To begin, click the Gear Icon > Settings in the top-right corner of your screen. (Admin access required.)
Step 1: Company Profile (5minutes)
Start by adding or editing your company details. This includes your companyname, phone number, email, and physical address—everything your clients willsee on estimates, invoices, and communications. You can also upload yourcompany logo here to ensure your branding looks sharp on forms, estimates, andinvoices.
Step 2: Add Team Members (5Minutes)
Bring your crew into Contract-Q to stay connected, coordinated, and in control. Adding your team ensures thateveryone—whether they’re in the office or out in the field—is working from thesame playbook.
To get started, go to Settings and click on Manage Users. From there, you can invite new users by emailand assign their license type:
Once invited, users will receive an email with instructions to create their password and log in. You’ll beconnected and ready to roll in minutes.
Step 3: Job Management (5-10 minutes)
Now that your account and team areset, it’s time to lay the foundation for how you’ll organize your work. In thisstep, you’ll define key elements that help structure your jobs andreporting—making it easier to track performance and stay consistent.
From Settings, navigate tothe Job Management section, where you can:
Setting these up now ensuresconsistency across your jobs and gives you more control over how your teamtracks and communicates job info.
That’s all you need to be up andrunning and ready to create your first job in Contract-Q. With your companyprofile set and your team added, you’ve already laid the groundwork. If you’reready to hit the ground running, go ahead and create your first job now.