# Understanding 3-Way Match Settings
### Abstract
*Real-Time 3-Way Match* is designed for companies using purchase orders in *NetSuite*. It ensures accuracy by comparing vendor bills' quantities, rates, and amounts against corresponding purchase orders and item receipts. This process introduces system-level controls that prevent overbilling or errors, reducing reliance on users to verify each bill manually. For example, if a vendor attempts to bill for a larger quantity than was ordered or received, *Real-Time 3-Way Match* helps flag that discrepancy before approval.
This article outlines how to access and begin configuring the *3-Way Match* settings in *NetSuite* after installation of the required bundle.
### Accessing the 3-Way Match Configuration Menu
After installing the **3-Way Match** bundle, you can access the configuration menu to begin setup.
Follow these steps to understand the **3-Way Match** **Settings**:
1. To ensure the menu loads correctly, first log out of *NetSuite* by hovering over your username in the top-right corner and selecting **Log Out**:\
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Then, log back in using your **Administrator** credentials:\
Note: Logging out and back in is not always required, but it’s a useful troubleshooting step if you don’t see the **3-Way Match Settings** option after installing the bundle.\
2. Once logged in, navigate to **Setup**, hover over **3-Way Match**, then click **Settings** to access the configuration screen:\
3. To begin making changes to the settings, click the **Edit** button on the **3WM Settings** page:\
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After that, it will open a new screen for the **3WM Settings** page, where you can configure the settings further:\
To continue, see the **Enabling 3-Way Match and Defining Thresholds** article.
