Bigmind allows you to personalize your experience through various preference settings. Configure your account preferences, appearance settings, and interface options to optimize your workflow.
#Accessing Preferences
Manage your personal preferences through your profile settings:
- Click on your profile avatar in the top right corner
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu
- Navigate to Profile to access all preference categories
#Personal Information
Keep your profile information current for the best experience:
Basic Profile
- First Name: Your given name for display in meetings and communications
- Last Name: Your family name for complete identification
- Email Address: Your primary email for account access and notifications (read-only)
Profile Photo
- Upload a professional profile photo to personalize your account
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
- Recommended size: 300x300 pixels or larger
- Photo appears in meetings, comments, and team directories
#Appearance Settings
Customize Bigmind's visual appearance to match your preferences:
Color Theme
Choose from three theme options:
- Light: Traditional light theme with bright backgrounds
- Dark: Dark theme with reduced eye strain for low-light environments
- System: Automatically matches your operating system's theme preference
Theme Benefits
- Light Theme: Better for well-lit environments, traditional appearance
- Dark Theme: Reduces eye strain, saves battery on OLED screens, better for low-light conditions
- System Theme: Seamlessly integrates with your device settings, automatically adjusts to time of day
#Organization Memberships
Manage your organization memberships and roles:
Multiple Organizations
- View all organizations you're a member of
- See your role in each organization (Owner, Administrator, Manager, Member)
- Set a default organization for initial login
- Switch between organizations using the organization selector
Organization Actions
- Set as Default: Choose which organization to open by default
- Leave Organization: Remove yourself from organizations you no longer need access to
- View Details: See Settings and member lists
#Security Preferences
Session Management
- Global Sign Out: Sign out from all devices and browser sessions
- Active Sessions: View all current login sessions
- Session Security: Automatically expire inactive sessions
Account Security
- Enable two-factor authentication for enhanced security
- Review login activity and suspicious access attempts
- Manage API keys and integration authorizations
- Set password requirements and expiration policies
#Language and Region
Interface Language
- English (United States) - Default interface language
- Additional languages may be available based on Settings
- Language affects menus, buttons, and system messages
Regional Settings
- Time Zone: Automatically detected or manually set for accurate scheduling
- Date Format: Choose your preferred date display format
- Time Format: Select 12-hour or 24-hour time display
- Number Format: Regional number and currency formatting
#Communication Preferences
Meeting Defaults
- Default Meeting Duration: Set your preferred default meeting length
- Recording Preferences: Choose default recording settings for new meetings
- Notification Timing: When to receive meeting reminders
- Audio Settings: Default microphone and speaker preferences
Email Signatures
- Create professional email signatures for automated communications
- Include contact information and company details
- Add social media links and professional credentials
- Use HTML formatting for rich text signatures
#Accessibility Options
Visual Accessibility
- High Contrast: Enhanced contrast for better visibility
- Large Text: Increase font sizes throughout the interface
- Color Adjustments: Options for color vision differences
- Animation Settings: Reduce motion for sensitivity concerns
Audio Accessibility
- Closed Captions: Enable automatic transcription display
- Audio Descriptions: Detailed descriptions of visual content
- Volume Controls: Enhanced audio level management
- Sound Notifications: Audio cues for important events
#Data and Privacy
Data Preferences
- Data Collection: Control what usage data is collected
- Analytics: Opt in or out of product improvement analytics
- Marketing: Manage marketing communication preferences
- Third-party Sharing: Control data sharing with integrated services
Privacy Controls
- Profile Visibility: Control who can see your profile information
- Activity Status: Show or hide your online status
- Meeting History: Control access to your meeting participation
- Contact Sync: Manage automatic contact synchronization
#Integration Preferences
Calendar Integration
- Connect Google Calendar, Outlook, or other calendar systems
- Set sync frequency and conflict resolution preferences
- Choose which calendar events to import into Bigmind
- Configure automatic meeting detection and analysis
CRM Integration
- Manage Salesforce, HubSpot, and other CRM connections
- Set data synchronization preferences
- Configure automatic activity logging
- Choose field mapping and update frequency
#Advanced Preferences
Performance Settings
- Video Quality: Adjust video resolution for bandwidth management
- Audio Quality: Set audio bitrate preferences
- Background Processing: Control offline sync and background tasks
- Cache Management: Set data caching preferences for faster loading
Developer Options
- API Access: Generate and manage API keys
- Webhook Settings: Configure webhook endpoints for custom integrations
- Debug Mode: Enable additional logging for troubleshooting
- Beta Features: Opt into experimental features and early access
#Managing Preferences
Saving Changes
- Most preference changes are saved automatically
- Look for confirmation messages after making changes
- Some changes may require a page refresh to take effect
- Critical changes may require email confirmation
Resetting Preferences
- Individual Settings: Reset specific preferences to defaults
- Category Reset: Reset entire preference categories
- Full Reset: Restore all preferences to system defaults
- Export/Import: Back up and restore preference configurations
#Troubleshooting Preferences
Common Issues
- Changes Not Saving: Check internet connection and try again
- Theme Not Applying: Clear browser cache and reload
- Notifications Not Working: Verify email address and notification settings
- Integration Problems: Re-authenticate with external services
Getting Help
- Contact support if preferences aren't working as expected
- Check the knowledge base for specific preference guides
- Join community forums for user tips and tricks
- Report bugs through the feedback system
#Best Practices
Setting Up Preferences
- Start Simple: Begin with basic settings and add complexity gradually
- Test Changes: Verify that changes work as expected before relying on them
- Document Settings: Keep notes about custom configurations
- Regular Reviews: Periodically review and update preferences
Optimization Tips
- Performance: Adjust quality settings based on your device capabilities
- Productivity: Customize notifications to support your workflow
- Collaboration: Set preferences that work well with your team
- Security: Enable all available security features for sensitive work