The Contractors Module allows you to manage contractor companies and their personnel efficiently.
When enabled, a new option called Manage Contractors will appear in the VMC dashboard, giving you full control over contractor records, permissions, and sign-in options.
Adding a New Contractor Company
There are three ways to add contractor companies in VMC:
1️⃣ Manually Add New Contractor Companies
2️⃣ Import Contractor Companies via CSV
3️⃣ Invite Contractor Companies to Self-Register
Option 1 - Manually Create a Contractor Company
1️⃣ Log in to your VMC web dashboard
2️⃣ Navigate to Manage Contractors
3️⃣ Click the "+ New Contractor" button
4️⃣ Fill out the New Supplier form
5️⃣ Click Save
📌 Important Notes:
✔️ Enter the Contractor Company details for your records
✔️ Assign a Main Contact Person for the company
✔️ You can invite the Contractor Company to manage their own account
✔️ Invited contractors will receive an email link to create a password and log in
✔️ Once onboarded, they can:
Update their company and contact details
Add their own users (employees/contractors)
Issue sign-in options
Option 2 - Import Contractor Companies (CSV Upload)
Save time by importing multiple contractor companies at once using a CSV file.
1️⃣ Log in to your VMC web dashboard
2️⃣ Navigate to Manage Contractors
3️⃣ Click the IMPORT icon next to "New Contractor"
4️⃣ Upload your CSV file
5️⃣ Click Import
📌 Importing Tips:
✔️ You can use your own CSV file or download VMC’s CSV template
✔️ Follow the on-screen instructions for correct formatting
✔️ After importing, you can edit contractor details manually if needed
Option 3 - Invite Contractor Companies to Self-Register
Let contractor companies set up their own accounts—saving you time while giving them control over their workforce.
1️⃣ Log in to your VMC web dashboard
2️⃣ Navigate to Manage Contractors
3️⃣ Click the Email (Invite) icon
4️⃣ Fill in the required fields following the on-screen instructions
5️⃣ Click Send Invitation
📌 What Happens Next?
✔️ The contractor company receives an email invitation from VMC
✔️ They follow a registration link to complete their profile
✔️ Once registered, they can:
Manage their company details
Add and manage their own workforce
Issue QR codes for sign-in
View reports and supply documents