First-time Setup
The first time anyone logs into a fresh ERPNext, a Setup Wizard runs. It collects the minimum information needed to make the system usable. On a Prilk-managed site, we typically run it during onboarding so you arrive on a ready-to-use system.
What the Wizard asks
| Step | What it collects |
|---|---|
| Language & Region | Your interface language and country (drives default currency, fiscal year) |
| Company | Legal entity name, abbreviation, default currency |
| Branding | Upload your logo (shows on invoices, quotations, emails) |
| Users | Add team members and assign roles |
| Tax & Accounting | Fiscal year start date, chart of accounts template (Dutch by default on NL-localised sites) |
What you have when the Wizard finishes
- A working Company record with your details
- A chart of accounts seeded from the Dutch template (BTW accounts pre-configured)
- Initial users in their roles
- Default Customer Group, Supplier Group and Item Group
What to do next
Even after the Wizard, you'll typically want to:
- Set up your outgoing email account so invoices and notifications can be sent
- Customise your print formats with your branding (letterhead, footer)
- Import or add your customers, suppliers and items
- Configure payment terms, price lists and any non-default tax templates
Adding a second Company
The Wizard runs once. For a second Company (group structure, separate legal entity), go to Company → New directly. You can have many Companies on one site, each with its own books, bank accounts and users.
Want to start over?
Don't reset the Wizard — it can't be re-run cleanly on a site with data. If you need a fresh environment, ask Prilk support to provision a new site.
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