Candidate Portal Settings and Visibility Configuration
Edit the available sections and fields on the Candidate Portal
Candidate Portal Settings let you control what candidates can view, update, and manage within the Candidate Portal. Use these settings to configure visibility for profile information, preferences, references, and payroll details — creating a tailored onboarding and self-service experience for your candidates.
Locating Candidate Portal Settings
- Go to the Settings cog.
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Open the Candidate Portal menu option.
General Settings
Registration
Activate or deactivate:
- Candidate Authorisation – decide whether candidates need to be authorised after registration. Candidates cannot be considered for jobs until they have been authorised.
- Show Register Button - decide if the Register button is available on your Firefish jobs page or website.

Page Visibility
The Page Visibility section lets you enable or disable specific pages and fields within the Candidate Portal.
The pages and fields in the Candidate Portal map directly to those available to you and your team in your CRM. For example, the Profile tab in your CRM appears as My Profile for candidates.
From the General tab, you can activate or hide the following pages and fields:
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Profile tab and subsequent field
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Details - learn more about hiding individual fields here.
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Preferences tab and subsequent fields.
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References tab.
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Jobs tab (i.e. your Recruitment tab).
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Pay tab - and activate the bank details email
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Availability tab.
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Subscriptions tab.
