Why This Matters
The Plug product feature lets you add additional products to your proposals quickly. Enabling it gives your sales team more flexibility when building deals.
What You'll Need
Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Step 1:Navigate and click on the“Hi, username” in the top right corner of your home page.
Step 2
Step 2:Click on“Settings”Step 3:Scroll down your settings list to find“Plug Settings”Step 4:Click on the“Edit” button next to Plug SettingsStep 5:Turn on the toggle to enable the plug and click“Update”How to use the Plug Settings?Step 1:Click on the"Customer" tab from the main menu and select your customer.
Step 3
Step 2:Click on the“View Details” button on the proposal cardStep 3:After completing your proposal, click on the“Sign Now” button.
Step 4
Step 4:Check your perfect packet list and find“Capture Homeowner Actual Consumption Data”.
Step 5
Note: You will need to finalize your proposal before you can use the Plug settingsStep 5:Click on“Create Connection”Step 6:Select your“Provider”Step 7:Enter your username and password.
Step 6
Click“Save”Note: The data being pulled for your proposals can usually take 5-10 minsStep 8:Click the checkbox next to “Capture Homeowner Consumption Data”Note: After capturing the homeowner's actual consumption data, a copy of the utility bill will automatically be added to the attachment section, and the consumption profile will be updated with the new data.
Step 7
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Pro Tips
💡 Save time: Set up templates for your most common proposal types so you can reuse them.
📱 Mobile tip: Most Sales Velocity features work on mobile too — perfect for when you're on-site.
🔄 Stay organized: Use consistent naming conventions for proposals and customers.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
I don't see this option | Make sure you have Admin access. Some features require specific permissions. |
Changes aren't saving | Try refreshing your browser and make sure you clicked Save before navigating away. |
Something looks different from the screenshots | SubcontractorHub updates regularly. The feature works the same way — the layout may just look slightly different. |
Last updated: 2026-05-15 · Source: How To Enable And Use The Plug Product

