> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/administration-and-configuration/configuring-application-settings/contractor-application-settings.md). # Contractor Application Settings Configure and manage settings for the Contractor application. ## Overview Before the **Contractor** application can be used, administrators (or authorized users) must configure the application settings. *** ## Configuring Application Settings {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Configuring Platform Settings > **Navigation Path (Menu Bar):** `Facilities > Settings` Use this module to establish a connection between the system and the environment. * **Base URL**: Enter the base address of the EPC server where data is stored. * **Administrator Credentials**: Enter the EPC administrator’s username and password. * Click **Test** to verify the connection. * Once validated, select the environment for data retrieval from the **Default Environment** dropdown. * Click **Save** to apply the configuration. *** {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Contractor Settings > **Navigation Path:** `Apps > QMS > Contractor` Use these modules to manager contractor information and assessment criteria.

					Dropdown(s) / Output(s)	Form(s)	Learn More
Contractor Types & Documents				Define contractor types, assign reviewers, and link associated documents.	`Contractor Type` `Reviewer` `Required Documents`	New Contractor	Contractor Types & Documents
Assessment Management				Define assessment categories, questions, and templates for contractor evaluations.	`Assessment Questionnaire`	Conduct Initial Contractor Review	Assessment Management

*** {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Managing Organizational Data > **Navigation Path:** `Library > Organization` Use this module to define organizational entities involved in the application workflow.

					Dropdown(s)	Form(s)	Learn More	Cover image
Users, Roles, & Groups				Define users, roles, or groups participating in the workflow (e.g., reviewers, evaluators).	`Reviewer` `Evaluator` `Approver`	Assessment Management Initial Review of Contractor Submission Evaluate Contractor Response	Creating & Editing Organization Objects

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