A beginner-friendly checklist to install the module, enable menus, and give users the correct access.
Overview
This page explains how to start using the Hostel Management add-on in Odoo. Follow these steps in order: download the latest add-on, place it in your Odoo add-ons folder, restart Odoo, install the app, and then assign user permissions.
- Who can do this? : Usually an Admin / Technical person with server access.
- What you will get : The Hostel app menus will appear in Odoo and users can start working (Buildings, Rooms, Contracts, etc.).
- Important : Installing an app is not enough—users also need permissions to see and use the menus.
Before You Start (Quick Checks)
- Make sure your Odoo server is running and you can log in as an administrator.
- Keep the module (add-on) folder ready on your computer (downloaded ZIP or folder).
- Know where your Odoo add-ons directory is (example: odoo/addons or custom_addons).
If you are not sure about your add-ons path, ask your IT/Developer or check your Odoo config file (often named odoo.conf) for the addons_path setting.
Step‑by‑Step: Install the Hostel Management Add‑on
- Download the latest copy of the add‑on Download the newest version of the Hostel Management module from your source (developer share, Git repository, or zip).
- Upload / copy the add‑on folder into your Odoo add‑ons directory Copy the full module folder into one of these locations:
- Standard: Odoo’s default add-ons folder (example: odoo/addons)Recommended: Your custom add-ons folder (example: custom_addons)
- Restart the Odoo service Restart Odoo so it can detect the new module. (Without a restart, Odoo may not see the new add-on.)
- Enable Developer Mode In Odoo, go to Settings. Then:
- Scroll down and click Activate the developer mode, or
- Use the developer mode option from your user menu (depends on your Odoo version).
- Update the Apps List Go to Apps, then click Update Apps List. Confirm if Odoo asks you. This refresh makes Odoo scan your add-ons folders again.
- Search and install the module In the Apps menu:
- Remove the default “Apps” filter if needed (some versions hide non-app modules).
- Search for the module name (example: Hostel / Hostel Management).
- Open it and click Install.
Demo Data (If Available)
Some modules include demo data (sample buildings, rooms, students, etc.) to help you understand how it works. Demo data is usually loaded only when:
- You create the database with Load demonstration data enabled, or
- The module is installed in a database where demo data is allowed.
If you do not see sample records after installation, it is normal. You can create your own data from the Master Data menus (Buildings → Units → Rooms → Beds).
Give Users Permission (Access Rights)
After installation, menus may still be hidden for normal users. You must grant access rights to the users who should use Hostel features.
- Open Settings → Users & Companies → Users.
- Select the user who needs access.
- In the Access Rights tab, look for Hostel-related roles (the exact name can vary, for example Hostel User / Hostel Manager).
- Set the correct role, then click Save.
If you don’t see Hostel roles in Access Rights, confirm the module is installed successfully and refresh the page (or log out and log in again).
Verify Menus Are Visible
- Refresh the Odoo page (or log out and log in again).
- Open the App switcher (top-left) and look for Hostel / Hostel Management.
- Open the app and confirm you can see the menus you need (Dashboard, Buildings, Rooms, Contracts, etc.).
Common Issues (Quick Fixes)
- Module not found in Apps: Restart Odoo → Activate Developer Mode → Update Apps List → Search again.
- Installed but menus not visible: Give the user correct Access Rights → Save → Refresh / relogin.
- Errors during install: Check server logs for missing dependencies or version mismatch and share the error with your technical team.