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How to Edit or Delete a Customer in the Bookipi Web App

Learn how to edit customer details or delete existing customer records in the Bookipi Web app.

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How to Edit or Delete a Customer in the Bookipi Web App

This guide walks you through editing or deleting customer records in the Bookipi Web app. You can update existing customer information to keep your records accurate or remove records you no longer need. Whether you're updating a company or an individual customer, this guide will help you manage your customer details under CRM > Customers and keep your customer database organized and up to date.

Understanding Companies and People

In CRM > Customers, customer records are organized into two categories:

  • Companies: Use this section to manage businesses or organizations.

  • People: Use this section to manage individual customers.

Choose the appropriate category depending on the customer record you want to edit or delete.


How to Edit Customer Information

You can update customer names and other details directly from their customer profile.

Editing a Company

Step 1: Open Customers

On the left-hand panel, click 'CRM', then select 'Customers'.

Step 2: Select Companies

Go to the Companies tab to view your business and organization records.

Step 3: Open the Company Profile

Find the company you want to update. You can open its profile by either:

  • Clicking the company name directly.

  • Clicking the More Options (⋮) menu beside the company name and selecting 'View'.

Step 4: Edit the Company Name

To update the company name, click the name displayed in the upper-right corner of the profile or select the pencil icon. Enter your desired changes, then click outside the field or press Enter on your keyboard to save.

Step 5: Update Company Details

To edit other company information, under Company details, click the field directly, such as Website or Business email, or click the pencil icon.

Once you've finished editing, click outside the field or press Enter on your keyboard to save.

Step 6: View More Details

Click 'Show more' to view additional company fields. Select the fields you want to update and make the necessary changes.

Editing a Person

Step 1: Open Customers

On the left-hand panel, click CRM, then select Customers.

Step 2: Select People

Go to the 'People' tab to view your individual customer records.

Step 3: Open the Person's Profile

Find the person you want to update. You can open their profile by either:

  • Clicking the person's name directly.

  • Clicking the More Options (⋮) menu beside the name and selecting 'View'.

Step 4: Edit the Person's Name

To update the profile name, click the name displayed in the upper-right of the profile. Enter your desired changes, then click anywhere outside the field or press Enter on your keyboard to save the updated name.

Step 5: Update Person Details

To edit other details, go to the Person details section and click the field you want to update, such as Email or Phone. You can also click the pencil icon beside the field to make changes.

Once you've made your changes, click outside the field or press Enter on your keyboard to save.

Step 6: View More Details

Click Show more to display additional fields that you can edit.


How to Delete a Customer

In the Bookipi Web app, you can delete customer records individually or delete multiple records at once using the bulk delete option. You can delete records under either the Companies or People tab.

How to Delete a Customer Individually

Step 1: Open Customers

On the left-hand panel, click CRM, then select Customers.

Step 2: Select the Customer Category

Choose the appropriate tab:

  • Companies: To delete a business or organization.

  • People: To delete an individual customer.

Step 3: Find the Customer

Locate the customer record you want to delete.

Step 4: Open More Options

Click the More Options (⋮) menu on the right side of the customer's name.

Step 5: Delete the Customer

Select 'Delete' to remove the customer record.

Alternatively, open the company or person's profile, click the three-dot menu (⋮) beside the profile name, then select 'Delete'.

How to Delete Multiple Customers in Bulk

You can also delete several customer records at once using the bulk action toolbar.

Step 1: Open Customers

On the left-hand panel, click CRM, then select Customers.

Step 2: Select the Customer Category

Choose the appropriate tab:

  • Companies: To delete multiple businesses or organizations.

  • People: To delete multiple individual customers.

Step 3: Select Customer Records

Click the checkboxes beside the names of the customers you want to delete. You can select multiple records.

Step 4: Open the Bulk Action Menu

Once you've selected the customer records, a bulk action toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Click the More options (⋮) menu on the toolbar.

Step 5: Delete Selected Customers

Click 'Delete' to remove the selected customer records.

A confirmation pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Please note the following before confirming:

  • Notes associated with the selected companies will also be deleted.

  • Other linked items may remain, but they will no longer be associated with the deleted company.

  • This action cannot be undone.

If you are certain you want to proceed, click the red 'Delete' button.

Deleting a customer is permanent and cannot be undone. Any invoices linked to this customer will remain unchanged.


FAQs about how to create, edit, copy, and delete a customer

Q: What is CRM?

A: CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. It’s a system or tool used to manage and improve interactions with your customers. It helps you store customer information, track sales, and provide better service, all in one place, making it easier for you to build stronger relationships with your customers.

Q: How to search for a specific customer to edit or delete?

You can use the search bar in the upper left part of the customer dashboard. Just ensure you enter a complete word from the customer's name or email for the search to work properly. Once located, you can select and edit or delete the customer.

Q: Can I delete multiple customers at once?

A: Yes, you can delete multiple customers at once by ticking the checkbox next to their names, selecting the customers you want to delete, and then clicking the 'Delete' button at the top of the list to remove them. However, please note that once deleted, this action cannot be undone or restored.

Q: How can I save a customer's information when there is no Save button while adding or after editing their record?

A: You don't need to look for a Save button! The system automatically saves your changes when you click anywhere outside the field or press the Enter key after updating the information.


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