Users in the Mobile App (Advanced): View, Edit, and Add Team Members
👤 Users in the Mobile App (Advanced): View, Edit, and Add Team Members
 
🧭 Introduction
The Users section in the Ontraccr mobile app lets authorized users view, search, filter, add, edit, and archive staff profiles. Whether you’re a field lead checking user roles or an admin adding a new worker, this guide walks through everything you can do with user records on mobile.
📍 Where to Access Users
- Tap “More” from the bottom nav bar
 - Tap “Users”
 
Access is based on permissions:
- View Users: See users and profile tabs
 - Manage Users: Add, edit, archive
 
🔍 Search and Filter Users
1. Filter by Labels
- Tap the filter icon (top-left)
 - Choose from custom labels (e.g., “Supervisor”, “Apprentice”)
 - Tap Save to apply
 - Clear filters via the trash bin icon
 
2. Search
- Use the search bar to look up users by name
 
👀 Viewing a User
Tap a user’s name to open their profile.
Tabs available (depending on permissions):
| Tab | What You See | 
|---|---|
| Info | Name, email, username, PIN, time zone, division, project assignments, wage | 
| Labels | All labels assigned to the user | 
| Files | Attachments such as contracts, licenses, documents | 
| Certifications | View-only list of uploaded certs (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid) | 
❗ You’ll only see fields you have permission to view (e.g., wages are hidden if you lack that access).
✏️ Editing a User
- Tap into the user’s profile
 - Tap the pencil icon (top-right)
 - Editable fields include:
- Name, position/role, username, password
 - Email (to send login credentials)
 - PIN (for kiosk/tablet use)
 - Phone number, time zone, division
 - Assigned projects
 - Custom user fields (e.g., license ID, emergency contact)
 
 
Tap Save to apply changes
➕ Adding a New User
- Tap the plus icon (top-right)
 - Fill in the following:
 
🟥 Required Fields:
- Name
 - Position (user role)
 - Username
 - Password + Confirm Password
 - Division (if multiple exist)
 
🟨 Optional Fields:
- Email (for login invite)
 - Phone
 - PIN (for tablet login)
 - Project assignments
 - Custom profile fields
 
Tap Save when done — the new user will appear in the list.
🗑️ Archiving a User
To archive:
- Find the user in the list
 - Tap the bin icon next to their name
 - Confirm archive
 
📌 Archived users are not permanently deleted and cannot be restored via mobile. Permanent deletion must be done in the web app.
🔒 Archived users do not appear in mobile app lists and cannot be filtered for.
📁 Tabs in More Detail
Info Tab
- Includes all core user details and custom fields
 - View division, teams, assigned projects
 
Labels Tab
- View labels assigned to the user (e.g., “Foreman”, “Safety Rep”)
 
Files Tab
- Access any files uploaded to the user’s profile
 - Tap to view or download
 
Certifications Tab
- View certifications linked to the user
 - Tap to open cert files (if attached)
 - Note: Editing certifications is only possible on the web
 
🛠️ Useful in field audits or site inspections requiring cert verification
✅ Outcome
With the Users feature on mobile, you can:
- Quickly find and review staff profiles
 - Add new workers or update team info
 - Verify certifications from the field
 - Manage access and assignments without needing desktop tools