Onboarding configuration
  • 26 Feb 2025
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Article summary

The Onboarding Configuration in Agile.Now allows you to set up new Workspace environments by defining subscription plans, mandatory fields, and company information. The onboarding process enables new customers to register and configure their accounts based on predefined product and subscription settings.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure Onboarding settings in Agile.Now.

For more details on managing product offerings, refer to the Managing Product Offering Documentation.

Access Rights Information

To modify onboarding settings, you need the Configuration Onboarding role with read and update permissions.

  • Ensure you have the Configuration Onboarding role with create and update permissions.
  • If tenants need to manage their onboarding settings, grant them Configuration Onboarding access.

Configuring Onboarding Settings

Follow these steps to configure the Onboarding Configuration correctly.

1. Access the Onboarding Configuration Settings

  • Navigate to SettingsConfiguration.
  • Locate the Onboarding Configuration section.
    Onboarding configuration

2. Define the Subscription Plan

  • Select a Default Plan for Subscription from the dropdown.

  • This defines which plan will be automatically applied when users onboard.

  • The onboarding form can be accessed using the following URL format:

    https://<server_url>/onboarding/?PlanId=<Plan_ID>
    
    • The PlanId parameter corresponds to any of the plans available in your product portfolio.
    • If no PlanId is provided, the onboarding process will use the default subscription plan.

3. Set Privacy & Help URLs

  • Terms and Privacy Policy URL → Enter a URL that points to your organization’s privacy policy (e.g., https://www.domain.com/privacy).
  • Need Help URL → Enter a URL for customer support or helpdesk resources (e.g., https://www.domain.com/helpdesk).

4. Configure Company Information Visibility

You can control whether company details appear on the registration form:

  • Toggle "The company’s information appears on the registration form" to ON to include company details.
  • Define visibility and mandatory status for the following fields:
FieldEnabledMandatory
Business ID☐ Yes / ☑ No☐ Yes / ☑ No
VAT Number☐ Yes / ☑ No☐ Yes / ☑ No
Website☐ Yes / ☑ No☐ Yes / ☑ No
Country & Timezone☑ Yes☑ Yes

Note: Only fields marked as enabled will appear in the onboarding form. If marked mandatory, users must fill in the field before proceeding.

5. Prerequisites for Setting Up Onboarding

Before configuring onboarding, you must set up at least one active product and subscription plan.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Create a New Product

    • Navigate to: https://<server_url>/Products/
    • Add a new product with a default currency.
    • The product must be set to active.
  2. Add a Subscription Plan

    • The product must include at least one active plan.
    • The plan should have a Free Trial feature enabled.
  3. Add Applications & Module Features

    • Ensure that applications and required features/modules are added to the plan.

6. Saving and Applying Configuration

Once all required fields are configured:

  • Click Save to apply the settings.
  • The onboarding form will now reflect the selected subscription plan, privacy policies, and field visibility settings.

7. Tenant-Specific Onboarding Configuration

  • If you grant tenants access to Configuration Onboarding, they can modify their own onboarding settings for custom registration processes.

Troubleshooting Onboarding Issues

If onboarding is not working as expected, review the following common issues:

IssuePossible CauseSolution
Onboarding form does not load.The PlanId parameter is missing or incorrect.Ensure the correct Plan ID is provided.
Subscription plan is not applied.The default subscription plan is not set.Select a default plan in Onboarding Configuration.
Required fields are missing.Mandatory fields are not enabled.Ensure fields are enabled and marked mandatory.
Free Trial option is not available.No product plan includes Free Trial.Ensure at least one active plan has Free Trial enabled.

For additional assistance, refer to the Agile.Now Documentation.


Conclusion

Setting up Onboarding Configuration correctly ensures a smooth registration process, subscription management, and workspace setup in Agile.Now. If tenants require custom onboarding flows, they can be granted Configuration Onboarding permissions.


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