General Settings

Configure basic application settings that control how FeedbackFlow operates.

Accessing General Settings

1. Log in to the admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings → General Settings
3. Make your changes
4. Click Save Changes

Application Information

Application Name

The name displayed throughout the application.

• Default: "FeedbackFlow"
• Usage: Appears in page titles, emails, and branding
• Example: "Product Ideas Portal", "Customer Feedback"

Application URL

The full URL where FeedbackFlow is accessible.

• Format: https://yourdomain.com
• Important: Include the protocol (https:// or http://)
• Usage: Used in emails, OAuth callbacks, and absolute URLs

Update After SSL

If you enable SSL after installation, update this URL from http:// to https://.

Application Logo

Upload a custom logo for your installation.

• Supported formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG
• Recommended size: 22px x 40px pixels
• Usage: Displayed in the header and emails

Regional Settings

Timezone

Set the application timezone for dates and scheduled tasks.

• Default: UTC
• Common options:
  • America/New_York
  • Europe/London
  • Asia/Tokyo
  • Australia/Sydney
• Usage: Affects timestamps, scheduled emails, and cron jobs

Locale

Default language for the application.

• Default: en (English)
• Format: Two-letter language code

Date Format

Choose how dates are displayed.

• Options:
  • Y-m-d → 2026-01-11
  • m/d/Y → 01/11/2026
  • d/m/Y → 11/01/2026
  • F j, Y → January 11, 2026

Time Format

Choose 12-hour or 24-hour time display.

• 12-hour: 2:30 PM
• 24-hour: 14:30

Registration Settings

Allow User Registration

Control whether new users can register accounts.

• Enabled: Public registration form available at /register
• Disabled: Only admins can create user accounts

Require Email Verification

Enforce email verification for new users.

• Enabled: Users must verify email before accessing features (recommended)
• Disabled: Users can access immediately after registration

Security

Email verification is strongly recommended to prevent spam accounts and ensure valid user emails.

System Settings

Maintenance Mode

Temporarily disable public access for maintenance.

• When enabled:
  • Public users see a maintenance message
  • Admins can still access the dashboard
• Usage: During updates, migrations, or troubleshooting

Debug Mode

Control detailed error display.

• Production: Must be false
• Development: Can be true for debugging
• Security: Never enable debug mode in production

Production Warning

Debug mode exposes sensitive information. Always keep it disabled on live sites.

Documentation Link

Documentation URL

Link to your custom documentation or help resources.

• Default: Points to official FeedbackFlow docs
• Custom: Enter your own knowledge base or FAQ URL
• Usage: Appears in help menus and tooltips

Cache Settings

Clears:

• Configuration cache
• Route cache
• View cache
• Application cache
• Model cache

Use after making significant configuration changes.

Related Settings

After configuring general settings, set up:

• Email Configuration - SMTP and email delivery
• OAuth Providers - Social login options
• Advanced Settings - Redis, queue, performance

Next Steps

• Email Configuration - Set up email delivery
• Auth setup - Auth Setup