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title: "About the Settings module"
slug: "erm-settings"
updated: 2026-07-29T01:06:13Z
published: 2026-07-29T01:06:13Z
canonical: "docs.visualvault.com/erm-settings"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.visualvault.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# About the Settings module

The **Settings** screen enables administrators to maintain and configure the ERM application to match their organization's needs. It provides a single location for managing who can access application resources, defining the document types in use, and adjusting application-level display and search settings. Administrators can access three configurable categories: **Role and Permissions**, **Document Types**, and **Configuration**.

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HR Admins in your organization will oversee Settings. VisualVault and ERM function together to provide robust settings.

| Capability | VisualVault | ERM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add/Remove Users | ✓ | − |
| Manage User Groups | ✓ | − |
| Folder-level access control | ✓ | − |
| Manage index fields | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document-level access control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screen-level access control | − | ✓ |
| Feature-level access control | − | ✓ |
| Sync Users | − | ✓ |
| Manage Roles | − | ✓ |
| Organize Departments | − | ✓ |

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## Navigating to Settings

![](https://cdn.document360.io/10763bcf-f13e-488f-9c3e-d6737c42ab5e/Images/Documentation/image-1778193341626.png)

Log in to VisualVault and navigate to the ERM application to access the **Settings** screen.

1. Log in to your VisualVault account.
2. Navigate to the ERM application.
3. Click **Settings** in the left navigation panel.

When you arrive, the **Settings** screen displays three configuration cards: **Role and Permissions**, **Document Types**, and **Configuration**.

> [!NOTE]
> 🔍 **Troubleshooting Note:** If **Settings** does not appear in the left navigation panel, your account has not been assigned the Administrator role. Contact your administrator to request access.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

[Find answers to common question](/v1/docs/erm-faq#settings)s about the application.

## What should I do if I have a problem with ERM?

If you are unable to log in to ERM or if you encounter a problem with one of the modules in ERM, please submit a ticket in our [Support Portal](https://visualvault.freshdesk.com/).