> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://symphony-docs.fcamara.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account settings

> Personal preferences and account data: language, theme, default AI instructions, profile, password, and version.

## What it is

The **Settings** area brings together personal preferences and account data: language and theme, default AI behavior, profile data, password change, connections, and version information.

## How to access

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the user menu">
    In the sidebar, click your **name/avatar** (footer).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Settings">
    Keyboard shortcut: **Ctrl/⌘ + .**
  </Step>
</Steps>

On desktop, settings open in a **window with tabs** on the left and a **search** field to find options. On mobile, they open **full screen** with level navigation (list → detail).

## Tabs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="General" icon="sliders">
    Basic interface preferences:

    * **Theme** — choose between **System**, **Light**, or **Dark**.
    * **Language** — select the interface language (alphabetically ordered list, with flags).
    * **Notifications** — enable to receive response notifications. The browser will ask for permission; if denied, it must be granted in the browser settings.

    Click **Save** to apply.

    <Tip>The theme can also be quickly changed via the user menu → **Appearance**.</Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Customization" icon="user-pen">
    In the **Instructions** field, write guidelines that the AI will follow **in all your conversations**, without needing to repeat them each time (language, tone, response format, context about you). The field is expandable for longer texts. Click **Save** to apply.

    **Example:** *"Always respond in English, concisely. Use bullet points when there are multiple items and don't make up data."*
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connections" icon="plug">
    Brings together connections and access security, such as **endpoints/servers** and the option to **change the password** (key/API when applicable). Options may vary depending on the company's configuration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Account" icon="id-badge">
    Your profile data:

    * **Profile photo (avatar)** — click the camera icon to upload/change.
    * **Full name**.
    * **Area of expertise / occupation**.
    * **Business Unit (BU)**.
    * **Email** (account identification).
    * **Change password** — takes you to a dedicated step to set a new password.

    Save changes at the end.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="About" icon="circle-info">
    Application information:

    * Current **version** of Symphony (and indication if an **update is available**).
    * Access to the **changelog** (what's new in each version).
    * Additional technical information (e.g., engine version, when applicable).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Best practices

* Set your **Instructions** (Customization tab) to reflect how you prefer responses — this saves repetitions across every conversation.
* Use **dark theme** in low-light environments to reduce eye strain.
* Keep **name, BU, and occupation** updated — they help with organization and administrative reports.
* Change your password periodically.

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I changed the language and the interface didn't change completely. Why?">
    Most of the interface is translated; AI-generated content follows the language of your instruction.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notifications don't work.">
    Check that you granted notification permission to the site in your browser settings. Some browsers don't support the feature.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where do I change my password?">
    In **Settings → Account → Change password**.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Known limitations

* Some tabs/options may vary depending on company permissions and configuration.
* Notifications depend on **browser** support and permissions.
* The **About** tab shows update information as provided by the server.