Global Preferences

The Global preferences list is available only on the Open mSupply Central Server. They are preferences which apply to all Open mSupply sites.

Viewing Global Preferences🔗

To configure Global Preferences, go to the Global Preferences page under the Manage menu: goto: global preferences

You will be presented with the set of currently available Global Preferences:

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Global Preferences can be configured by turning these options on or off. Any updates will be saved automatically.

Available Preferences🔗

  • Allow tracking of stock by donor
  • Display Population Based Forecasting
  • Show Contact Tracing
  • Gender Options
Preference NameDescription
Allow tracking of stock by donorAdds a donor column to stock management screens. This allows you to track which donor a stock item is from.
Show Contact TracingEnables the Contact Tracing feature for Patients
Gender OptionsThe gender options available for clinicians and patients. This defines the options shown in gender filters and which can be assigned to clinicians and patients.