# Appraisal Configuration

### 1. How to close the PMS stage windows?

If you want to close the PMS for the period you can make it disable from the path below:

**Path:** Login cloud > Settings > ApprisalV2 > Appraisal Configuration > Click on Edit for the period > Set 'No' in default financial year. > Save.

**Step 1:** Log in to the **Cloud portal** and navigate to **‘Settings ‘menu**.

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**Step 2:** Select **‘AppraisalV2’** from the menu, then click on **‘Appraisal Configuration’**.

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**Step 3:** Locate the specific appraisal period you wish to modify and click the **‘Edit’** (pencil) icon.

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**Step 4:** Find the **‘Default Financial Year’** option and toggle or select **‘No’**. Click **‘Update’** to update the configuration.

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**Link:**<https://cloud.pockethrms.com/Settings/Employee/Index?module=AppraisalV2&submodule=AppraisalConfigurationV2>

For any queries, contact <support@pockethrms.com>


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