Make the system look like your business, set your currency and time, and set up quick PIN access for cashiers.

What You'll Learn

• How to add your logo and colors
• How to set your currency and time
• How to set up PIN login for staff
• How to customize the system

Why This Matters

Making the system your own:

• Makes customers trust you with professional receipts
• Makes it easier for staff to work
• Speeds up daily work

1. Add Your Logo and Brand Colors

Make CoSMOS look like your business.

Where to go: Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard → Settings → Company Profile

Steps:

1. Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard
2. Click Settings in the left menu
3. Go to the Branding section
4. Click the logo box to upload your business logo
5. Use the color sliders to pick your brand colors

- Primary Color: Main color for buttons and highlights

- Secondary Color: Extra color for menus and badges

1. Click Save Changes

Logo Tips:

• Use a square image (200x200 pixels works well)
• Keep file size under 2MB
• Use a clear, easy-to-see logo
• PNG or JPG files work best

2. Set Your Currency and Time

Keep everything in your local format.

Where to go: Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard → Settings → Company Profile

Steps:

1. Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard
2. Click Settings and go to Company Profile
3. Find the regional settings:

- Currency: Pick your currency (USD, KES, ZAR, etc.)

- Time Zone: Set your local time

- Date Format: Choose how dates look

- Time Format: 12-hour or 24-hour clock

1. Click Save Changes

3. Set Up PIN Login for Cashiers

Make register access quick and easy.

Where to go: Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard → Settings → My Profile

Steps:

1. Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard
2. Click Settings, then click My Profile
3. Find the security section
4. Type your current password to verify
5. Make a 4-digit PIN (don't use something too simple!)
6. Type the PIN again to confirm
7. Click Enable PIN

PIN Guide:

Using Your PIN:

1. Open the installed app
2. Click the login screen
3. Type your 4-digit PIN
4. You're in! Quick and easy.

4. Advanced Settings

For businesses with special needs.

Where to go: Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard → Settings → Company Profile

Show Advanced Order Modes:

• Turn on for complex supply operations
• Adds extra checkout options
• Good for big companies or institutions

Notification Settings:

Where to go: Access the sidebar navigation on the left of the dashboard → Settings → Notifications

Choose how you want to be told about things:

• Email: For important reports and alerts
• SMS: For urgent notifications
• Browser: Pop-up notifications in your browser

What You Can Get Alerts For:

• Low stock warnings
• New online orders
• Shift updates
• Daily sales summaries

Quick Tips

• Use a clear logo that looks good even when small
• Keep brand colors the same everywhere
• Make PINs secure - change them now and then
• Set the right time so all receipts have correct times
• Set up notifications to stay informed

What's Next?

Now your settings are done, learn how to:

• Add staff and set permissions
• Start processing sales
• Generate reports