Getting started

Find your way around InventaHQ

Learn what each part of the menu does, and where to find search, alerts and your profile.

About 1 minUpdated 5 Nov 2026

The menu down the left side takes you to each part of InventaHQ. You only see the parts your user level allows.

The menu

MenuWhat it's for
DashboardStock value, open orders, incoming stock, sales trend and anything that needs attention.
ContactsYour customers and suppliers.
ProductsStock items, non-stock items, services and kits, with stock levels. Stock adjustments and stock movements are here too.
PurchasesPurchase orders and receiving stock.
SalesQuotes and sales orders, picking, packing and shipping.
TransfersMoving stock between locations or bins.
ReportsStock, sales, purchase and contact reports.
Audit LogWho changed what, and when.
SettingsBusiness details, locations, tax, users, email, security and integrations.
XeroWhat has and hasn't been sent to Xero (when Xero is connected).

The dashboard

The dashboard shows:

  • Total Stock Value
  • Open Sales Orders
  • Incoming Stock (POs)
  • your fulfilment rate
  • a six-month Sales Trend

Needs Attention lists late orders and products below their minimum stock level. Click one to open it. You can filter the dashboard to one location.

Use the search box at the top of every page to find a contact, product or order by name, SKU or number.

  • Press / to jump to the search box.
  • Use the arrow keys to move through results.
  • Press Enter to open one, or Esc to close.

Alerts and what's new

Click the bell at the top to see alerts, such as low stock and late orders. New features also appear here. See See what's new in InventaHQ.

Your profile

Click your name at the top right, then Profile. See Update your profile and photo.

Order actions

On any saved sales order, purchase order or transfer, click Actions at the top to edit, print, email, clone, add attachments, see the order history or cancel.