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Configure platform-wide settings

Platform Admin

The Settings page in the Platform Admin panel lets you manage your personal profile, security options, and API keys. It is organized into three tabs: Profile, Security, and API Keys.

Accessing Settings

  1. Sign in to the Platform Admin panel.
  2. Click Settings in the sidebar or navigation menu.

Profile Tab

Updating Your Name

  1. On the Profile tab, update the First Name and Last Name fields.
  2. Click Save Profile.
  3. A green confirmation message appears when changes are saved.

The Save button is only active when you have made changes.

Changing Your Email Address

  1. Scroll to the Email Address section.
  2. Your current email is displayed along with its verification status (Verified or Unverified).
  3. Enter your new email in the New Email field.
  4. Click Update Email.
  5. A confirmation message asks you to verify your new email address.
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After changing your email, you will need to verify the new address before it is fully active.

Linking or Unlinking a Google Account

To link Google Sign-In:

  1. Scroll to the Google Account section.
  2. Click Link Google Account.
  3. You are redirected to Google to authorize the connection.
  4. Once authorized, you can sign in with Google going forward.

To unlink Google Sign-In:

  1. Click Unlink Google Account.
  2. Confirm the action. A warning explains that you will no longer be able to sign in with Google.

Security Tab

Changing Your Password

  1. Switch to the Security tab.
  2. In the Password section, enter your Current Password.
  3. Enter and confirm your New Password (must be at least 8 characters).
  4. Click Change Password.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security using an authenticator app.

Setting up 2FA:

  1. In the Two-Factor Authentication section, click Set Up 2FA.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan a QR code with your authenticator app.

Managing 2FA:

  • Regenerate Recovery Codes — click this link if you need new backup codes
  • Disable 2FA — available in non-production environments only. Enter your password to confirm.
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In the production environment, platform administrators are required to keep 2FA enabled. The disable option is not available in production.

API Keys Tab

The API Keys tab lets you manage programmatic access keys for the platform API. Use API keys for integrations, scripts, or automated tools that need to communicate with StandShare.

Refer to the API Keys interface for details on creating, viewing, and revoking keys.

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