Organisation Contacts
Overview
The Organisation Contacts page allows you to manage the list of authorised individuals associated with your organisation in Vivi.
These contacts are used for:
Account-related communication
Support and incident updates
Authorisation for organisational changes
Operational coordination with Vivi Support
Maintaining an accurate contact list ensures that Vivi communicates with the correct stakeholders at all times.
Availability
This feature is available for organisations in the NAM,AU & EMEA region.
Only specific contact types are available via the API and can be added, and these may vary by region.
For ANZ & EMEA, the available contact types are:
IT/Technology (Primary)
IT/Technology (Secondary)
School Executive
Funding Manager
Curriculum & Instruction (Primary)
Marketing
For NAM:
IT/Technology (primary)
IT/Technology (secondary)
School Executive
What are Organisation Contacts?
Organisation contacts are individuals recorded in Vivi’s customer relation management system as authorised representatives of your organisation.
These contacts are permitted to:
Approve or request changes to the organisation’s operational information
Receive important communications such as incidents, updates, and announcements
Raise support requests and interact with Vivi Support
Only users listed in this section are treated as authorised contacts by Vivi.
How Contacts are Synced
Vivi’s CRM serves as the primary source of truth for all outreach, with all contacts synced directly to it.
Contacts are synced when:
Contacts are added or deleted via the form on the Contacts page within Vivi Central
The request is verified, processed and updated in our CRM
Vivi Central reflects the updated contact list after processing
Changes will take up to 2 business days to be reflected in Vivi Central.
Actions and Functionality
Add New Contact
Process:
Click Add New Contact
Enter the required details:
Contact Type
First Name
Last Name
Email address
Job title
Phone No
Click Submit the form.
Result:
The contact is added after verification & processing.
The user becomes an authorised representative depending upon the role or contact type.
They will begin receiving relevant communications
This form is used to add an authorised contact to your organisation based on the contact type. It does not create a user account in Vivi Central.
Modify a Contact
To modify a contact, please delete the existing contact and then re-create it with the updated information.
The request will be processed by the backend team accordingly.
Delete Contact
Process:
Click the Delete button next to the contact
Provide a reason for deletion
Click on Submit
Result:
The request to remove a contact is submitted to Vivi for processing.
The contact is verified and then removed from the system.
Once removed, the contact will no longer appear in the list and will not receive organisation level communications from Vivi
Note:
Only remove contacts who are no longer associated with the organisation or should not have access.
It can take up to 2 business days for the changes to appear in Vivi Central.
Confirm / Re-Verify Contacts
This feature is used to ensure that the organisation’s contact list is accurate and up to date.
The confirmation option appears twice a year, prompting authorised users to review all listed contacts and take any necessary action.
Process:
Review all listed contacts
Update or remove any outdated or incorrect contacts as needed
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Confirm Contacts up to Date
Result:
Confirms that the contact list has been reviewed
No automatic changes are made unless updated manually
Outdated or inactive contacts can be identified
The verify and update reminder banner is removed from the Vivi Central home page
This process helps maintain accurate records and ensures ongoing data accuracy and compliance.
Permissions
Action | IT Admin | Technician | IT Helpdesk |
|---|---|---|---|
View contacts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Add contact | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Delete contact | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Re-verify contacts | Yes | No | No |
Notes:
IT Admin, Technician & IT Helpdesk can view, add, and delete contacts
Only IT Admin can perform re-verification
This ensures permission to verify or delete staff is locked to senior leadership
Best Practices
Review contact information regularly
Remove contacts who are no longer part of the organisation
Ensure at least one primary IT contact is always listed
Verify contacts during organisational or staffing changes
Check for duplicate contact information
Summary
The Organisation Contacts page is a critical component for streamlining communication between your organisation and Vivi.
Regularly reviewing and updating contacts ensures:
Timely communication
Enhanced data privacy and security
Reduced risk of outdated or incorrect information