Setting Up Platform Settings
Mathew Harvey
Platform settings let you customize your platform’s identity, appearance, and key features. Only Platform Administrators can access and modify these settings.
General Details
- Website Name
The name of your platform, displayed in the header and in other communications. - Main Contact Email
The primary email address used for most platform communications.
(Note: Some features and tools may have their own separate email settings.) - First Nations Acknowledgement
A space to acknowledge the traditional territories of the First Nations people where your platform is located. - Lockdown Mode
Temporarily lock down the entire platform to prevent user access.
(Useful for maintenance, if the platform is internal, or if you’re not ready to launch yet.) - Primary Color
The principal color of your platform—often matching your logo or brand. - Logo
Upload your platform’s logo. This appears in the header and other prominent areas.
Home Page Settings
- Home Title
The title that appears at the top of your home page. - Home Introduction
Introductory text displayed below the title. - Home Featured Image
The main image showcased at the top of the home page. - Home Page Buttons
You can add up to two buttons on your home page. - Link these buttons to other pages on your platform or to external sites.
- Click the star icon (*) next to a button to make it the primary button, which will have a more prominent style.
Appearance Settings
- Menu Items
Add, edit, or delete menu items (the links in your platform’s main menu). - When adding a new item, provide a title and a link or page.
- Use the up or down arrows to reorder your menu items.
- Click remove to delete any menu item.
- Platform Theme
Select a theme that best suits your brand or organizational style.
Conversations Settings
For the Conversations feature to work properly, you must enter certain email-related details:
- IMAP Server
The server used to manage and send emails for your conversations. - Email
The email address that monitors and sends conversation messages. - Password
The password for the email address above.
Note: If you need multiple accounts monitored, please contact us for additional setup.
Registration Settings
Customize the sign-up fields required for your platform. By default, we collect:
- Age
- Postcode
- Gender
You can add or remove fields to suit your organization’s needs.
Contact Us Settings
- Contact Title
The main heading of your contact page. - Contact Description
A brief overview or instructions for visitors using the contact form. - Contact Email
Where all form submissions will be sent.
Saving Your Changes
Whenever you make any changes to your platform settings, click the “Save Changes” button to apply and confirm your updates. This ensures your platform settings remain consistent and up to date.