Changing a Company Name in SIMS

How to Change the Company Name in SIMS

  1. To change the company name, go to Admin > Company Maintenance.



  2. In the Company Details tab, press the edit (+) button at the top left of the tab.



  3. Press the edit (^) button to the right of the 'Company Name' field to open the 'Change Company Name' modal.



  4. Enter the required Company Name and the Authorisation Key, and press Save.




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