This help article explains how overrides work in MagicDoor and how to use them to customize settings.

Inside, you’ll find:

• How global settings apply across your account
• Where overrides can be added within settings
• How to apply overrides at the portfolio, property, or unit level
• How to edit overridden values without affecting defaults
• How to remove overrides and revert back to global settings

Use this article as a reference when you need flexibility for specific properties or units without changing account-wide rules.

Step 1: Understand Global Settings

Global settings apply to all properties by default.

• Any setting configured in Settings is treated as a global rule
• These settings remain in effect unless an override is added

Example:

All properties may have a reserve amount set to $350 globally.

Step 2: Open a Settings Panel

Overrides are available throughout most settings sections.

• Go to Settings
• Select a settings category (for example, Property)
• Scroll to the area where overrides are available
• Click Add New Override

Step 3: Choose Where the Override Applies

You can apply overrides at multiple levels.

When adding an override, you’ll see a hierarchy:

• Portfolios
  • Properties within each portfolio
    • Units within each property

You may add an override at:

• Portfolio level
• Property level
• Unit level

Select the level you want to customize and click Save.

Step 4: Edit the Overridden Settings

Once an override is added:

• The selected portfolio, property, or unit will appear in the override list
• Expand the override to view available settings
• Update values as needed (for example, change a reserve from $350 to $550)
• Click Save

That setting now applies only to the selected item.

Step 5: Confirm Override Behavior

Overrides take priority over global settings.

• All items without overrides continue using the global setting
• Only the selected portfolio, property, or unit uses the overridden value

Step 6: Remove Overrides (Optional)

You can remove overrides at any time.

• Locate the override in the list
• Click Delete
• Save your changes

Once removed, the item will revert back to the global setting.

Where Overrides Are Used

Overrides are available across many settings panels, allowing flexible customization without breaking consistency across your account.

Need Help With Overrides?

If you have questions about using overrides or need help with advanced setup, our support team is here to help.

👉 Contact us anytime at support@magicdoor.com