Overview
If you are setting up Asset Management Pro for the first time, this page is for you. You do not need to be a programmer, but you will need permission to copy files on the Odoo server and to install applications inside Odoo (usually an Administrator or Settings user).
Asset Management Pro builds on the standard Asset Management app from Odoo. Odoo will install that dependency automatically when you install Asset Management Pro, as long as both module folders are available.
Important: The steps below apply when you run Odoo on your own server or when your hosting company allows you to add custom addons (some Odoo Online plans do not). If you use Odoo.com or Odoo.sh, ask your partner or Odoo support how custom modules are deployed on your plan.
How It Works
Odoo discovers new applications by reading the addons folders on disk. After you copy the module folder there, you must restart the Odoo service so the server reloads the file list. Then you use Update Apps List so the database learns about the new module. Finally you click Install (or Activate) on the app card.
Installing the app only adds menus and features to the system. Each user still needs the right access rights (security groups) to see Asset Pro menus. Without those groups, the installation succeeded but the user will not see the new options – that is normal until you assign permissions.
Step-by-Step Guide
Download the latest addon package.
Obtain the official Asset Management Pro folder from your vendor (for example WebbyCrown Solutions) or from the Odoo Apps store after purchase. Use the version that matches your Odoo version (for example 17.0 for Odoo 17). Keep the folder name as supplied (often asset_management_pro) so Odoo can recognize the module.
Copy the addon into your Odoo addons path.
On the server where Odoo runs, place the entire module folder inside one of the directories listed in your Odoo configuration as addons_path. Common choices are the main addons folder next to the Odoo source, or a separate custom_addons (or extra-addons) folder that your administrator already uses for third-party apps. Do not nest the folder twice – the __manifest__.py file should sit directly inside asset_management_pro.
Restart the Odoo service.
After new files are on disk, restart Odoo the same way you always do on that server (for example a Windows service, Linux systemctl, or Docker container restart). This step is easy to skip, but without it Odoo may not see the new module until the next restart.
Turn on Developer Mode (recommended for first install).
Log into Odoo as an administrator. Go to Settings, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Activate the developer mode (sometimes shown as three dots “About” then Developer Mode). Developer mode adds technical menus and helps you see more detail if something needs troubleshooting. You can turn it off later for day-to-day work.
Update the Apps List.
Go to Apps, remove the default “Apps” filter if you only see installed apps, open the menu (often three dots or “Update Apps List”), and choose Update Apps List. Confirm when asked. Odoo will scan the addons path and register new modules. Wait until the process finishes without errors.
Find and install Asset Management Pro.
On the Apps screen, clear search filters, then search for Asset Management Pro (or the technical name asset_management_pro if you use technical names in search). Open the app card and click Install or Activate. Odoo may install required dependencies first (including Asset Management, Employees, Invoicing, and Discuss, depending on your version). Wait until the progress completes.
Demo data (if included).
Some packages ship with demonstration records so you can explore features safely. If demo data was loaded, you may see sample assets, budgets, or workflows. That is optional for production – your partner can advise whether to start clean or remove demo data before go-live.
Assign access rights to each user.
Go to Settings > Users & Companies > Users, open a user who should use Asset Management Pro, and open the Access Rights tab. Under the Operations (or similar) section, enable Asset Management Pro / User for normal staff, Asset Management Pro / Manager for people who configure budgets, workflows, and compliance, and Asset Scanner only if that person should use the scanner with limited access. Save the user form.
Refresh and verify menus.
Ask the user to log out of Odoo and log back in (or refresh the page with a full reload). They should now see the Assets application and, inside it, the Asset Pro section with Operations, Maintenance, Workflows, and other menus according to their role. If menus are still missing, double-check access rights and that the user’s Allowed Companies match the company on your asset records.
Fields Table
| Field Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Addon folder name |
The directory name Odoo expects for this product. |
asset_management_pro |
Odoo version match |
Module folder must match your server Odoo version. |
17.0 server → 17.0 module build |
addons_path |
Configured list of folders where Odoo looks for modules. |
/opt/odoo/custom_addons |
Restart Odoo |
Reload server process after copying files. |
systemctl restart odoo |
Developer mode |
Extra technical options in Settings. |
Activated |
Update Apps List |
Refreshes the catalog of installable modules. |
Completed without error |
Install / Activate |
Action on the app card that loads the module. |
Installed |
Demo data |
Optional sample records after install. |
Present or not, per package |
User access groups |
Security roles for Asset Management Pro. |
Asset Management Pro / User |
Log out / log in |
Refreshes menu cache for the user. |
User sees Asset Pro menus |
Field Explanations
Addon folder name
Renaming the folder can break upgrades or support instructions. Keep the vendor’s folder name unless your partner tells you otherwise.
Odoo version match
Installing a 16.0 module on a 17.0 server usually fails or causes errors. Always match major Odoo versions.
addons_path
If you put files in a folder that is not in addons_path, Odoo will never list the app. Your server administrator can confirm the correct path in the Odoo configuration file.
Restart Odoo
Skipping restart is a common reason “Update Apps List” still does not show the new module.
Developer mode
Helpful for first-time setup; not required for every user in the company – only for whoever installs and debugs.
Update Apps List
Must be run after every new module copy. Run it again if you add another addon later.
Install / Activate
If the button says Upgrade, your database already had a previous version – that is normal during updates.
Demo data
If you see unexpected sample assets, they may be from demo – ask before deleting in a live database.
User access groups
Installation does not auto-assign all employees. Each person who needs the app must get User or Manager on their profile.
Log out / log in
Odoo caches menus. A fresh session is the quickest way to confirm permissions took effect.
Tips (Pro Tips)
- Before go-live, install on a test or staging database first and walk through one full workflow (create asset → transfer → report).
- Keep a copy of the exact module ZIP or folder version you installed – it helps support and future upgrades.
- After install, open Asset Pro > Configuration > Settings once as a Manager to review defaults before users start entering data.
- Document which users have Manager access – only a small group should change workflows and budgets.
Common Mistakes
- Copying only part of the module (missing subfolders) – the install will fail or behave unpredictably.
- Installing without the base Asset Management dependency available – ensure both modules are in addons_path.
- Giving every employee Manager access “to be safe” – creates risk and clutter; use User by default.
- Forgetting Update Apps List after copying files – the app never appears in search.
- Skipping user access groups and assuming the app is “broken” because menus do not show.