Settings
Configure your site name, branding, SEO defaults, and user profile.
The Settings page lets you configure how your site looks, how it appears in search engines, and your personal profile. Open it from the Settings link in the sidebar.
Each section has its own Save button. The button is disabled until you make a change, and you'll see a confirmation message after saving.
General Settings
Basic information about your site:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Name | Your publication's name (required). Displayed in the site header. |
| Site Description | A brief tagline or description of your site. |
| Language / Locale | The primary language of your content. Used for localization. |
| Timezone | Your site's timezone, used for scheduling and date display. |
Available Locales
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Russian, Arabic, and Hindi.
Available Timezones
UTC, US time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii), Canadian, South American, European (London, Paris, Berlin, Moscow), Asian (Dubai, Kolkata, Bangkok, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul), Australian (Sydney, Perth), and New Zealand.
Branding
Control the visual identity of your site:
| Setting | Description | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Logo URL | Site logo displayed in the header. | — |
| Site Icon URL | Favicon shown in browser tabs. | 512×512 PNG |
| Cover Image URL | Default cover image for your site. | — |
| Accent Color | Hex color used for buttons and links. Includes a visual picker. | — |
Enter the accent color as a hex code (e.g., #FF5733) or use the color picker to choose visually.
SEO & Social
Configure how your site appears in search engines and when shared on social media. These settings provide defaults — individual posts can override them with their own meta fields.
| Setting | Description | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Title | Title shown in search engine results. | 50–60 chars |
| Meta Description | Description snippet in search results. | 150–160 chars |
| Social Image URL | Default image for social media sharing (OG image). | 1200×630 pixels |
Character counters appear next to the meta title (max 300) and meta description (max 500) fields to help you stay within limits.
Live Previews
As you type, two previews update in real time:
- Search Engine Preview — shows how your site appears in Google results, with the title, URL, and description
- Social Share Preview — shows how your site appears when shared on social media, with the OG image, title, and description
Your Profile
Manage your personal information:
| Setting | Description | Editable |
|---|---|---|
| Display Name | Your name as shown across the admin interface. | Yes |
| Email Address | Your login email. | No |
The display name is shown in audit logs, collaboration cursors, and comment threads. Profile changes are saved separately from site settings using the Save profile button.
Site Information
A read-only section showing the configured API URL for your Toast installation. This is useful for debugging or when configuring external integrations.