Why This Matters
Connecting your tools to SubcontractorHub means less manual data entry, fewer mistakes, and more time to focus on what you do best — running your business and closing jobs.
What You'll Need
Admin access to SubcontractorHub
An active account with the tool you're connecting
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Aurora is a powerful solar design tool that uses cutting-edge technology to
Aurora ensures an optimal solar design that is both accurate and efficient. Follow the steps below to integrate the Aurora solar design tool with SubcontractorHub.
Step 2: Navigate to "Manage Integrations" and click “Integrations”.Step 2:
Step 3: Click on “Design Tool” on the left side.Step 3:
Step 4: Click “Connect” on the Aurora Solar card.Step 4:
Step 5: Input theBase URL,Tenant ID,Bearer TokenandHost URL
Choose between Design and Sales modes with the “Design Mode” dropdown. Then click “Verify and connect”.Note:Depending on the selected design mode, the Aurora design tool will open in either Design Mode or Sales Mode. If you have already integrated with Aurora, you can update your design mode by clicking "Reconnect".Step 5:
Step 6: After successfully integrating Aurora, the integration card will look like
The integration can be disconnected and reconnected from here with the corresponding buttons. Mapping A UserAfter connecting with Aurora, the Aurora user must be mapped for the design tool to work. Step 6:
Step 7: Locate and click on the “Aurora Users” tab on the left-hand side.Step 7:
Step 8: Click “Sync All”.Step 8:
Step 9: Locate your Aurora user and click the “Map” button.Step 9:
Step 10: Select the correct SubcontractorHub user, then click “Update”
Once mapped, the Aurora designer will be able to receive design requests. Create An Aurora Proposal With Consumption DetailsFollow the steps below to enable the creation of an Aurora proposal with consumption data. Step 1:
Step 11: Click on your profile and select “Settings”.Step 2:
Step 12: Go to the “Aurora Settings” section
Click the edit icon in the top right corner. Step 3:
Step 13: Toggle “Accept Consumption in Aurora Project” on.Step 4:
Step 14: Click “Update”.Step 5:
Step 15: Once enabled, you can fill out the consumption data in this chart located i
If this setting is disabled, users must fill out the consumption data within the Aurora design tool, and SubcontractorHub’s consumption profile will not be visible. Aurora Request Design Notify To Users With Specific Roles SettingFollow the steps below to enable the setting for notifying a specific role when an Aurora design is requested. Step 1:
Step 16: Click on your profile and go to your organization settings.Step 2:
Step 17: Locate the “Aurora Settings” section and click the edit icon in the top rig
Step 18: Go to the “Aurora Request Design Notify To Users With Specific Roles” setti
Then click “Update”. Once a design is requested, this role will be notified. Assign Aurora Default Designer To OfficesA new option in settings suggests the Parent Default Designer in an Office. This option allows users to select the Parent Default Designer in an Office for designing in Aurora. Step 1:
Step 19: Click on your profile and go to your organization settings.Step 2:
Step 20: Go to the “Aurora Settings” section and click the edit icon on the right.St
Step 21: Toggle “Suggest Parent Default Designer In Office” on, then click “Update”
Step 22: From the main menu, open the "Manage Database" dropdown and click “Database
Step 23: Go to the “Aurora Webhooks” tab in the “Additional” section of the database
Click “+ Add” to set up the webhook for auto design. Step 3:
Step 24: Select the webhook event from the dropdown, input the URL template, add add
Step 25: From your organization’s profile dropdown, select “Settings”.Step 5:
Step 26: Go to the “Aurora Settings” section and click the edit icon in the right-ha
Step 27: Toggle “Aurora Auto Design” on, then click “Update”.Step 7:
Step 28: Once a design is requested from the proposal, the designer will receive an
Once the design is complete, the sales rep will receive an email notification, and can then find the Aurora design in the proposal without needing to enter Aurora themselves. Sales To EPC Aurora Designer ConnectionConnected sales and EPC organizations can choose to assign either sales or EPC Aurora designers to proposals as proposal owners. Both organizations must set up their Aurora settings to reflect this choice. If the EPC organization chooses to handle Aurora designs, they must have Aurora integrated in their EPC organization account and have their own Aurora account credentials separate from the sales designer credentials. By default, the “Designers In Sales Org From EPC” setting will be turned on, meaning that by default, EPC designers will show up as options for the proposal owner field. Follow the steps below to adjust this setting. Step 1:
Step 29: From the home page, click on your profile and select “Settings”.Step 2:
Step 30: Locate “Aurora Settings” and click the edit icon in the right-hand corner.S
Step 31: By default, the “Designers In Sales Org From EPC” toggle will be turned on
To enable sales Aurora designer selection, toggle the setting off and click “Update”. Please remember to update settings in both the sales and EPC organization to ensure this feature works as intended. Step 4:
Step 32: When creating a proposal, select a proposal owner from the “Choose Owner” d
In the example below, the “Designers In Sales Org From EPC” setting is enabled, allowing only selection of EPC Aurora designers. Step 5:
Step 33: If an EPC designer is selected as the project owner, the EPC designer will
From the email, click the link to start designing. Step 6:
Step 34: If a Sales designer is selected as the project owner, the Sales designer wi
From the email, click the link to start designing. Step 7:
Step 35: Alternatively, the sales designer can click “Design in Aurora” from the pro
Step 36: Log in with Aurora credentials and complete the solar installation design
EPC designers must have a separate Aurora account from Sales designers. Step 9:
Additional Screenshots
These additional screenshots show the complete workflow:
Pro Tips
💡 Test first: After connecting, do a quick test to confirm data flows correctly.
💡 Check permissions: Make sure your team has the right access in both systems.
💡 Document your setup: Take notes on how you configured the integration for future reference.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
Page won't load | Clear your browser cache and try again in Chrome or Edge |
Settings not saving | Make sure you have Admin access and click Save after each change |
Feature not visible | Check with your account manager to confirm your plan includes this feature |
Connection failed | Double-check your credentials and make sure both accounts have admin access |
Data not syncing | Wait a few minutes, then check the integration status page for error messages |
Change Log
Date | Change |
2026-05-19 | Article rewritten for clarity and contractor-friendly tone |
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