Settings & Configuration

InvestSync provides extensive customization options to tailor the platform to your specific investment management needs. This page covers the various settings available for both user and organization preferences.

User Settings

Profile Settings

Manage your personal account information:

  1. Navigate to Settings from the user menu in the top-right corner
  2. Update your profile information:
    • Name and contact details
    • Profile picture
    • Email preferences
    • Password and security settings

Interface Preferences

Customize how InvestSync looks and behaves:

  • Theme: Choose between light mode, dark mode, or system default
  • Default View: Set your preferred landing page after login
  • Date Format: Select your preferred date display format
  • Currency Display: Configure how currencies are displayed

Notification Settings

Control how and when InvestSync notifies you:

  1. Navigate to Notification Settings
  2. Configure notification preferences:
    • Email notifications
    • In-app notifications
    • Notification frequency
    • Alert thresholds for portfolio changes

Organization Settings

General Settings

Configure the basic properties of your organization:

  • Organization name and description
  • Logo and branding
  • Default currency
  • Fiscal year settings
  • Business hours and timezone

Financial Settings

Set financial parameters for your organization:

  • Base Currency: The primary currency for portfolio valuation
  • Exchange Rate Sources: Sources for currency conversion
  • Transaction Fee Settings: Default fee assumptions
  • Tax Settings: Configure tax rates and withholding percentages

Category Management

Customize investment categories to match your needs:

  1. Navigate to Categories in organization settings
  2. Add, edit, or remove investment categories
  3. Define custom allocation targets
  4. Set category display order

Integration Settings

Configure connections with external services:

  • Data Providers: Connect to market data sources
  • Bank Connections: Link to financial institutions
  • Export Services: Configure integrations with tax software
  • API Access: Manage API keys and permissions

Security Settings

Account Security

Protect your InvestSync account:

  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Enable additional security verification
  • Session Management: View and terminate active sessions
  • Login History: Review recent account access

Organization Security

Control access to organization data:

  • IP Restrictions: Limit login from specific locations
  • Password Policies: Set password requirements for team members
  • Data Access Controls: Configure what different roles can view and edit
  • Audit Logging: Track all activity within the organization

Advanced Settings

Data Management

Control your data within InvestSync:

  • Data Import/Export: Import or export portfolio data
  • Data Retention: Configure how long data is kept
  • Backup Settings: Set up automatic data backups

Developer Options

For advanced users who want to extend InvestSync:

  • API Keys: Generate and manage API keys
  • Webhooks: Configure event notifications to external systems
  • Custom Scripts: Create automation for specific tasks

Changing certain organization settings may affect historical data presentation. Always review the potential impact before making significant changes to financial settings.