Settings
Settings control how your workspace operates. Access preferences, member management, and configuration options.
Navigation
Settings organizes options into tabs:
- General - Workspace name, currencies, display preferences
- Members - User management and invitations
- Notifications - Alert preferences (coming soon)
- Data - Maintenance and export options (coming soon)
Click any tab to view its settings.
General Settings
Workspace Name
The name appears in the header and invitation emails.
Admins can:
- Click into the name field
- Enter a new name
- Save changes
Members see:
- The current name displayed
- A note that only admins can edit
Currency Settings
Set primary and secondary currencies for multi-currency workspaces.
Primary Currency
The main currency for your workspace. All reports and summaries display in this currency by default.
Secondary Currency
Optional additional currency. Use this if you maintain accounts or receive income in multiple currencies.
Changing Currencies
Currency settings lock after you create:
- Your first account, or
- Your first transaction, or
- Your first budget
Before locking: Choose carefully. You cannot change currencies later without resetting the workspace.
After locking: The currency selectors disable. Contact support if you need changes.
Week Starts On
Select which day begins your financial week:
- Monday - Standard business week (default)
- Sunday - Common in some countries
This affects weekly report groupings and calendar displays.
Compact Number Display
Toggle between display formats:
- Enabled: Rp 1.5M (shorter, rounded)
- Disabled: Rp 1.500.000 (full precision)
Enable for easier scanning. Disable for exact amounts.
Members
Manage who can access your workspace.
Viewing Members
The members list shows:
- Name - Display name
- Email - Login address
- Role - Admin or Member
- Joined - Date added
- MFA Status - Whether two-factor authentication is enabled
Inviting Members (Admins Only)
- Click Invite Member
- Enter the email address
- Select a role:
- Admin - Full access, can manage settings and members
- Member - Can add transactions, view reports, cannot change settings
- Click Send Invitation
The invitation expires in 7 days. Resend if needed.
Managing Pending Invitations (Admins Only)
Pending invitations appear below the member list:
- View invited email addresses
- See expiration dates
- Cancel invitations if sent in error
Changing Roles (Admins Only)
- Find the member in the list
- Click their current role
- Select the new role
- Confirm the change
Removing Members (Admins Only)
- Find the member in the list
- Click Remove
- Confirm the removal
Removed members lose access immediately. Their transactions remain in the workspace.
Notifications
Notification settings control when Allowealth sends alerts.
Coming soon. The notification panel displays planned options:
- Budget threshold alerts (80% of limit)
- Large expense monitoring
- Bill due reminders
- Daily financial summaries
Data
Data settings manage workspace maintenance.
Coming soon. Planned options include:
- Clear transaction history
- Export all data
- Factory reset
Saving Changes
Settings save when you click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
Unsaved changes remain if you navigate between tabs. Click Save Changes before leaving Settings.
Best Practices
Initial Setup
Configure these settings immediately after onboarding:
- Verify workspace name
- Confirm currency selection
- Set week start preference
- Invite necessary members
Member Management
- Use Admin role sparingly (limit to 1-2 people)
- Review member list quarterly
- Remove inactive members promptly
- Ensure all members enable MFA
Currency Planning
If you might need multiple currencies:
- Set both currencies during onboarding
- Add accounts in both currencies
- Track exchange rate impacts
You cannot add currencies later without data reset.
Troubleshooting
Cannot Change Setting
Some settings disable based on workspace state:
- Currencies - Lock after first account/transaction
- Workspace name - Members cannot edit
- Member roles - Only admins can change
Invitation Not Received
- Confirm the email address is correct
- Check spam/junk folders
- Wait 5 minutes for delivery
- Resend the invitation
Member Cannot Access
- Verify they accepted the invitation
- Confirm they use the correct email to log in
- Check if their invitation expired
- Send a new invitation if needed
Settings Not Saving
- Check internet connection
- Look for error messages
- Verify you have permission (admins only for some settings)
- Refresh and try again
Related Features
- Profile - Update your personal information
- Security - Manage MFA, passwords, and API keys
- Onboarding - Initial workspace setup