Setup Advance HR

Updated 2 June 2026

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Install the module, enable it in Odoo, and give users the right access — explained for first‑time users.

Before you start

  • Make sure your Odoo server is running and you can log in.
  • You must be an Administrator (or have permissions to install apps and manage users).
  • Keep the Advance HR add-on folder ready (the folder that contains __manifest__.py).

Where to find Advance HR in Odoo (Apps)

After the add-on is placed in the server and Odoo is restarted, you install it from the Apps menu inside Odoo.

  • Open the Apps screen: from the main Odoo home screen (app switcher), click Apps.
  • Search: in the search bar, type Advance HR.
  • Open the module card: click the result for Advance HR.
  • Install: click Install to enable it.

If you do not see “Apps”: ask your administrator to grant you access to install applications, or log in with an admin user.

Step-by-step: Install and enable Advance HR

Download the latest copy of the add-on

Get the newest Advance HR add-on folder from your vendor, developer, or internal repository. Usually it is delivered as a .zip file. Extract it so you have a normal folder.

Upload/copy the add-on into your Odoo add-ons path

Copy the entire Advance HR folder into one of these locations (whichever your Odoo uses):

  • Odoo default add-ons folder (the standard addons directory)Custom add-ons folder (often named custom_addons or similar)

Important: Do not rename or split the folder. The folder must contain the module files and __manifest__.py.

Restart the Odoo service

After copying the add-on, restart Odoo so it can detect the new module. If you skip this step, Odoo may not show the add-on in the Apps list.

Enable Developer Mode

In Odoo, go to Settings and activate Developer Mode. This helps you access technical options like updating the Apps list.

  • Menu path: Settings → (scroll) → Developer Tools → Activate the developer mode
  • Alternative: sometimes you can activate it from the user menu (top-right) depending on your Odoo version.
Update the Apps list

Go to Apps and click Update Apps List (wording may vary by Odoo version). This forces Odoo to scan the add-ons folders and load the new module.

  • Where it is: Apps → top menu / action → Update Apps List
  • If you can’t see it: confirm Developer Mode is enabled, then open Apps again.
Search and install the module

In the Apps screen, search for Advance HR. Open the result and click Install.If you can’t find it, double-check the folder location, restart Odoo again, and update the Apps list once more.

Demo data (if available) will install automatically

Some modules include demo/sample data. If demo data is enabled in your database, Odoo will load it automatically during installation. This can create sample employees, rules, or configurations for learning and testing.

Give users permission (Access Rights)

After installation, users may still not see the new menus until you grant access:

  • Open Settings → Users & Companies → Users
  • Open the user who needs access
  • In the Access Rights / Permissions section, enable the required HR/Payroll roles
  • Save
Refresh and confirm the menus appear

Ask the user to refresh the browser (or log out and log in again). They should now see the Advance HR menus and screens they have permission to access.

Quick troubleshooting

  • Module not showing in Apps: confirm the add-on folder is in the correct add-ons path, restart Odoo, then run “Update Apps List”.
  • Menus not visible after install: check the user’s roles/permissions and refresh the browser.
  • Access errors: ensure the user has the correct HR/Payroll access rights and that record rules allow access to the data.