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  1. Stages Email Service Configurations

    SMTP ports and email security Different ports are associated with different security measures, so choosing the right one is key to ensuring you're protecting your email communications. Some ports transmit encrypted messages, while other ...
  2. Email

    Email Emails can be sent through stages® during dispatch. Templates are set up ahead of time in the setup window. When an operator selects a template, the email is automatically structured with the site information. Legal Notes can be added...
  3. What does auto rescheduling mean?

    Auto rescheduling means that when the timer test is satisfied, it resets. A new timer test will be scheduled and the device is then again waiting for a timer test within the defined time. No rescheduling means the timer test will be satisfied...
  4. Out of Service (OOS) Category Definitions

    stages® Documentation - Home OOS Category Definitions When an account is placed out of service, there are a few different ways that additional signals that come in can be handled. Out of Service categories determin how an account...
  5. Out of Service

    Devices can be placed Out of Service (OOS) to suppress the device from generating alarms. OOS Category There are different categories of OOS defined in the OOS Category setup (Setup > Device Setup > OOS Category).  The category h...
  6. Follow Up

    stages® Documentation - Home Follow Up If an action needs to be complete on a Site that cannot be done at the current time, a Follow Up can be created to log the action. Clicking the Follow Up button from the Alarm Dispatch or...
  7. Alarm Statistics

    The Alarm Statistics window (Data > History > Alarm Statistics) shows an alarm count of an hour or half-hour 'bucket' based on a combination of Priority , Dispatch Group, and Operators. Based on the Time Option, the results will either display th...
  8. Alarm History

    stages® stores Alarm History on all sites. In the Alarm Dispatch and Site Data Entry windows, the Alarm History can be accessed. On the top pane is a listing of all alarms processed for the site. This will show a summary ...
  9. stages® Release Notes 2.7.7 (July 2025)

  10. How to Make a Payment by Check or Wire Transfer - Stages

    We appreciate your business and are committed to making your payment experience as smooth as possible. To help you get started, below are simple step-by-step instructions on how to make a payment  via check or wire transfer.     Paying ...