Enabling Apps
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What is the app switchboard
A per-tenant admin screen that turns entire product areas on or off without a deployment. It is how Ustawi supports very different institution types — a pure VICOBA network and a check-off salary lender — from one platform.
Core vs optional apps
Core (always on): Lending, Finance/Ledger, Admin/RBAC, Reports. Optional: Compliance, AML/FIU, Collateral & Insurance, Check-off, Collections, Group Lending & VICOBA, Field Sales, Integrations, and the Mobile field app.
Turning on an app
Administration → app switchboard → toggle → confirm. Compliance-sensitive apps like AML may require dual-control sign-off before the toggle takes effect.
App dependencies
Enabling Check-off surfaces the employer MOU and payroll-batch screens. Enabling VICOBA surfaces the fund ledger and meeting register. The AML app gates sanctions/PEP screening on new client onboarding.
Next steps
Continue to Importing Borrowers & Staff.
Frequently asked questions
Which apps are always on?
Lending, Finance/Ledger, Admin/RBAC, and Reports are core.
Can I turn an app off after enabling it?
Yes, data is hidden, not deleted.
Who can enable an app?
Tenant admin, with dual-control on compliance-sensitive apps like AML.
Does enabling VICOBA affect my existing loan products?
No, it adds a separate group-savings workflow alongside lending.