Getting Started
Welcome to the PulseCRM documentation. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the platform's modules and functionality.
System Overview
PulseCRM is a complete merchant services management platform organized into the following core modules:
Core Business Modules
Account Management
- Account types and hierarchies
- Multi-tenant architecture
- Permission management
- Account relationships
User Management
- Authentication and authorization
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- User-account relationships
- Permission management
Lead Management
- Lead tracking and pipeline
- Contact information
- Status progression
- Sales pipeline management
Contact Management
- Contact information across system
- Relationship tracking
- Communication history
- Contact organization
Processing Modules
Application Processing
- Merchant applications
- Document collection
- Business verification
- Processing setup
- Equipment management
Merchant Management
- Merchant relationships
- ISO relationships
- Agent management
- Support tools
Transaction Management
- Financial transactions
- Gateway integrations
- Settlement management
- Chargeback handling
Support Modules
API & Integration
- API access management
- Integration configuration
- Gateway management
- System connectivity
Auto Approval System
- Automated decision making
- Approval rules
- Risk assessment
- Workflow management
Document Management
- File storage
- Document categorization
- Version tracking
- Access control
Pricing Management
- Pricing templates
- Fee structures
- Revenue sharing
- Cost management
Email System
- Email templates
- Communication tracking
- Template customization
- Delivery management
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- User account with appropriate permissions
- Understanding of your role and access level
- Basic knowledge of merchant services industry
- Familiarity with web applications
First Steps
- Review the module documentation relevant to your role
- Understand the relationships between modules
- Set up your user preferences
- Configure any necessary integrations
Authentication
All system access requires authentication. See our Authentication Guide for:
- Login procedures
- API authentication
- Session management
- Security best practices
Module Documentation
Each module's documentation includes:
- Feature overview
- Core components
- API endpoints
- Best practices
- Integration points
- Security considerations
Best Practices
General Usage
- Regular password updates
- Secure credential management
- Session timeout awareness
- Activity logging
- Data validation
Data Management
- Regular backups
- Data validation
- Error handling
- Audit trail maintenance
- Compliance adherence
Integration
- API key security
- Rate limit awareness
- Error handling
- Response validation
- Version compatibility
Support Resources
Technical Support
- Email: support@pulsecrm.com
- Support Portal: https://support.pulsecrm.com
- API Status: https://status.pulsecrm.com
Documentation
- API Reference: https://dev-portal.pulsecrm.com/api-docs
- Change Log: https://dev-portal.pulsecrm.com/changelog
- Best Practices: https://dev-portal.pulsecrm.com/best-practices
Community
- Developer Forum: https://community.pulsecrm.com
- Knowledge Base: https://kb.pulsecrm.com
- Feature Requests: https://feedback.pulsecrm.com
Next Steps
- Review relevant module documentation
- Set up authentication
- Configure necessary integrations
- Explore available features
- Join the developer community
Updates and Changes
Stay informed about platform updates:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Follow our change log
- Join our developer community
- Monitor system status
- Review release notes