How To: Use and Manage Custody
Cheqroom's Custody feature simplifies the management of indefinite check-outs, ideal for equipment with uncertain return dates.
Assigning and Releasing Custody
Assigning Custody
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Go to Items (or Kits) in the main menu. 
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Select an Item. 
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Click Actions, then choose Give or Take Custody. 

Releasing Custody of an Item
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Find the Item you wish to release from Custody. 
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Click into the item to open the Item's page. 
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Click Release Custody in the top-right corner. 
Releasing Custody at a Different Location
This capability must be manually enabled. You can do so by following these steps:
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Click on Settings on the left-hand menu. 
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Click on Add-ons, then at Custody. 
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Click on Settings, then enable Allow to release items at other locations. 
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Click Save.  
Locating Items in Custody
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Navigate to Items (or Kits) page. 
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Use the filter on the left-hand side and select In custody. 

Finding All Items in Custody of a User
See items held by a specific contact:
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Navigate to the Users page, and select the desired User. 
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Go to the Items tab to view the Items currently in Custody. 

Finding All Items in Your Custody
Check items currently in your Custody:
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Visit your Dashboard and scroll to the relevant section. 
NOTE: Make sure that users have appropriate Permissions to manage Custody. You can read more on our How to Manage User Roles and Permissions guide.
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