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

# Settings

> Configure organization-wide settings

Organization settings control how your organization appears and operates across Carelane.

## Accessing Settings

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Organization">
    Click your organization name in the navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Go to Settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## General Settings

### Organization Identity

| Setting         | Description                            |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Name**        | Organization display name              |
| **Description** | Brief description of your organization |
| **Logo**        | Organization logo for branding         |

### Updating Identity

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open General Settings">
    Navigate to Settings > General.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit Fields">
    Update name, description, or logo.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save your changes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Branding

Customize the organization appearance:

| Element    | Customization                |
| ---------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Logo**   | Light and dark mode versions |
| **Colors** | Primary brand color          |

<Note>
  Branding appears on the Public Hub and in the application interface.
</Note>

## Default Settings

Configure defaults for new studies:

| Setting            | Purpose                      |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------- |
| **Default PHI**    | Which PHI fields are enabled |
| **Default Status** | Initial participant status   |

## Organization Type

| Type         | Description                         |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| **Standard** | Collaborative organization          |
| **Private**  | Personal workspace (no invitations) |

<Warning>
  Organization type cannot be changed after creation.
</Warning>

## License Information

View organization license details:

| Information      | Description          |
| ---------------- | -------------------- |
| **License Type** | Current license tier |
| **Features**     | Enabled features     |
| **Limits**       | Usage limits         |

## Notification Settings

Configure organization-wide notifications:

| Setting                 | Options                            |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Email Notifications** | Enable/disable                     |
| **Notification Types**  | Which events trigger notifications |

## Integration Settings

If available, configure integrations:

| Integration | Purpose                      |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- |
| **SSO**     | Single sign-on configuration |
| **API**     | API access settings          |

## Settings Audit

Changes to settings are logged:

* What was changed
* Who made the change
* When it occurred

Access the audit log from Settings > Audit.

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Document Settings">
    Keep records of configuration decisions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review Periodically">
    Periodically review settings for accuracy.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test Changes">
    Test setting changes in a non-production context first when possible.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Members" icon="users" href="/organization-admin/members">
    Manage team members.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Organization Roles" icon="shield" href="/roles-permissions/organization-roles">
    Role permissions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>