# Chapter 12 — Settings

**Menu:** Administration → **Settings**

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## 12.1 General / organization profile

**Settings → General** (Profile tab)

Configure your church or branch identity:

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| Organization name | Displayed in sidebar and reports |
| **Logo** | Shown in sidebar, header, and dashboard (see below) |
| Address | Physical address |
| Phone / Email | Contact details |
| Timezone | Affects report dates and timestamps |
| Language | UI language (where translations exist) |

![Settings profile](../assets/screenshots/17-settings.png)
*Figure 12.1 — General settings / organization profile*

### Step-by-step

1. Open **Settings → General**.
2. Update fields.
3. Click **Save** or **Update Settings**.

### Default church logo

Until you upload your own file, Acacia CMS shows a **generic church logo** in the sidebar, header, and dashboard welcome card. The logo is displayed **large** so your portal looks complete from day one.

| Situation | What you see |
|-----------|--------------|
| No custom logo uploaded | Default church logo + dashboard reminder (church admins) |
| Custom logo uploaded | Your uploaded image everywhere |

### Upload your church logo

1. Open **Settings → General**.
2. In the **Logo** panel, click **Choose file** (JPG, PNG, or WebP).
3. Preview updates after save.
4. Click **Update Settings**.

To remove a custom logo and revert to the default, use **Remove image** then save.

Branch staff see the **parent church logo**. Only church administrators can upload or change it.

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## 12.2 Financial settings (Gift Aid)

**Settings → Financial**

| Setting | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Allow Gift Aid** | Turn Gift Aid modules on or off for your church or branch (UK, plan permitting) |

See [Chapter 5.11](05-finance.md#511-gift-aid-uk-churches) for declarations and reports.

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## 12.3 Website and appearance (theme)

**Settings → Website** or **Appearance**

| Setting | Effect |
|---------|--------|
| **Theme color** | Buttons, toggles, pagination, sidebar accent |
| **Favicon** | Browser tab icon (if supported) |

### Change theme color

1. Open **Settings → Appearance**.
2. Pick a color from the palette or enter a hex code.
3. Save — UI updates immediately.

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## 12.4 Security and two-factor authentication

**Settings → Security**

### Enable 2FA (TOTP)

1. Open **Settings → Security**.
2. Click **Enable Two-Factor Authentication**.
3. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy).
4. Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
5. Save recovery codes securely.

### Disable 2FA

1. **Settings → Security → Disable 2FA**.
2. Enter current authenticator code to confirm.

### Change password

1. **My Profile** (header menu) → **Change Password**.
2. Enter current password, new password, confirm.
3. Save.

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## 12.5 Activity logs

**Settings → Activity Logs**

See [Chapter 9.5](09-administration.md#95-activity-logs) for full details.

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## 12.6 Backup and cloud settings

**Settings → Backup**

See [Chapter 9.6](09-administration.md#96-backup-and-restore) for full details.

### Cloud backup

1. **Settings → Backup → Cloud Settings**.
2. Configure provider (if available).
3. Enable scheduled backups.

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## 12.7 Clear cache

If sidebar modules or permissions seem outdated after a role change:

1. Click your **profile menu** (top-right).
2. Select **Clear Cache**.
3. Page refreshes with updated permissions.

Or: **Settings → Clear Cache** (if available in sidebar).

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