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⚙️ ConfigurationUser Settings

Last Updated: 3/13/2026

User Settings

User settings allow you to customize your LinkAce experience. This guide covers all personal preferences and account management options.

Accessing User Settings

  1. Click your username in the top-right corner
  2. Select “Settings”
  3. Navigate through the settings tabs

Profile Settings

Basic Information

Update your profile details:

  1. Go to Settings → Profile
  2. Edit:
    • Username: Your display name
    • Email: Your email address
    • Name: Your full name (optional)
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Note: Changing your email may require verification.

Profile Picture

Set your avatar:

  1. Go to Settings → Profile
  2. Choose an option:
    • Gravatar: Uses your email’s Gravatar
    • Upload: Upload a custom image
    • Initials: Auto-generated from your name
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Password

Change your password:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Enter your current password
  3. Enter your new password (minimum 10 characters)
  4. Confirm your new password
  5. Click “Update Password”

Password Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter (recommended)
  • At least one number (recommended)
  • At least one special character (recommended)

Display Preferences

Theme

Choose your preferred theme:

  1. Go to Settings → Appearance
  2. Select:
    • Light: Light theme
    • Dark: Dark theme
    • Auto: Follow system preference
  3. Changes apply immediately

Language

Set your interface language:

  1. Go to Settings → Appearance
  2. Select from available languages
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Available Languages:

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Japanese

Date & Time Format

Customize date and time display:

  1. Go to Settings → Appearance
  2. Choose:
    • Date Format: MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD
    • Time Format: 12-hour or 24-hour
    • Timezone: Your local timezone
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Results Per Page

Set default pagination:

  1. Go to Settings → Appearance
  2. Choose results per page: 10, 25, 50, or 100
  3. Click “Save Changes”

This affects:

  • Link lists
  • Search results
  • Tag lists
  • List views

Privacy Default

Set default privacy for new links:

  1. Go to Settings → Links
  2. Choose:
    • Private: Only you can see new links
    • Internal: Visible to all users
    • Public: Visible to everyone
  3. Click “Save Changes”

You can override this when adding individual links.

Auto-Archive

Automatically save links to the Internet Archive:

  1. Go to Settings → Links
  2. Enable “Archive New Links”
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Note: This may slow down link creation slightly.

Auto-Check

Automatically check if new links are accessible:

  1. Go to Settings → Links
  2. Enable “Check New Links”
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Default Tags

Automatically add tags to new links:

  1. Go to Settings → Links
  2. Enter default tags (comma-separated)
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Example: to-read, inbox

Default Lists

Automatically add new links to specific lists:

  1. Go to Settings → Links
  2. Select default lists
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Notification Settings

Email Notifications

Control what emails you receive:

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications
  2. Toggle options:
    • Broken Links: Get notified when links break
    • Weekly Summary: Receive weekly activity summary
    • System Announcements: Important updates
    • Shared Links: When someone shares a link with you
    • List Updates: When shared lists are modified
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Notification Frequency

Set how often you receive notifications:

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications
  2. Choose:
    • Immediately: As events occur
    • Daily Digest: Once per day
    • Weekly Digest: Once per week
    • Never: Disable notifications
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Browser Notifications

Enable desktop notifications:

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications
  2. Click “Enable Browser Notifications”
  3. Allow notifications in your browser
  4. Choose which events trigger notifications

Privacy Settings

Profile Visibility

Control who can see your profile:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Choose:
    • Public: Anyone can see your profile
    • Internal: Only registered users
    • Private: Only you
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Activity Visibility

Control who can see your activity:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Toggle options:
    • Show Recently Added: Display your recent links
    • Show Statistics: Display your link statistics
    • Show Lists: Display your public lists
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Search Engine Indexing

Allow search engines to index your public content:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Toggle “Allow Search Engine Indexing”
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Note: Only affects public links and lists.

API Settings

API Token

Generate and manage API tokens:

  1. Go to Settings → API
  2. Click “Generate New Token”
  3. Give the token a name (e.g., “Mobile App”)
  4. Copy the token (shown only once)
  5. Click “Create Token”

Security Tips:

  • Never share your API token
  • Use different tokens for different applications
  • Revoke tokens you no longer use
  • Regenerate tokens if compromised

Revoking Tokens

Remove access for a token:

  1. Go to Settings → API
  2. Find the token in the list
  3. Click “Revoke”
  4. Confirm revocation

API Usage

View your API usage statistics:

  1. Go to Settings → API
  2. See:
    • Total requests
    • Requests per endpoint
    • Recent activity
    • Rate limit status

RSS Feeds

Personal RSS Feed

Get an RSS feed of your links:

  1. Go to Settings → RSS
  2. Enable “Personal RSS Feed”
  3. Copy the feed URL
  4. Add to your RSS reader

Feed Options:

  • Include Private Links: Include your private links
  • Include Descriptions: Include full descriptions
  • Items Per Feed: Number of links in the feed (max 100)

List RSS Feeds

Subscribe to specific lists:

  1. Go to Settings → RSS
  2. See all your lists
  3. Copy RSS URLs for lists you want to follow
  4. Add to your RSS reader

Note: Only public lists have publicly accessible RSS feeds.

Bookmarklet

Installing the Bookmarklet

  1. Go to Settings → Bookmarklet
  2. Drag the “Add to LinkAce” button to your bookmarks bar
  3. Or right-click and “Bookmark This Link”

Customizing the Bookmarklet

  1. Go to Settings → Bookmarklet
  2. Configure:
    • Default Privacy: Privacy for bookmarklet-added links
    • Default Tags: Auto-add tags
    • Default Lists: Auto-add to lists
    • Auto-Close: Close popup after saving
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Using the Bookmarklet

  1. Navigate to any webpage
  2. Click the bookmarklet in your bookmarks bar
  3. A popup appears with pre-filled information
  4. Adjust as needed
  5. Click “Save”

Import & Export

Import Bookmarks

Import bookmarks from other services:

  1. Go to Settings → Import
  2. Click “Choose File”
  3. Select your HTML bookmark file
  4. Configure import options:
    • Skip Duplicates: Don’t import existing URLs
    • Make Private: Import all as private links
    • Check Links: Verify links after import
    • Add Import Tag: Tag all imported links
  5. Click “Start Import”

Supported Formats:

  • Netscape Bookmark Format (HTML)
  • Chrome bookmarks export
  • Firefox bookmarks export
  • Safari bookmarks export

Export Bookmarks

Export your links to HTML:

  1. Go to Settings → Export
  2. Choose export options:
    • All Links: Export everything
    • By Tags: Export specific tags
    • By Lists: Export specific lists
    • Date Range: Export by date
  3. Choose format:
    • HTML: Standard bookmark format
    • JSON: LinkAce format with all metadata
  4. Click “Export”

Scheduled Exports

Automatically export your bookmarks:

  1. Go to Settings → Export
  2. Enable “Scheduled Exports”
  3. Configure:
    • Frequency: Daily, weekly, or monthly
    • Format: HTML or JSON
    • Destination: Email or cloud storage
  4. Click “Save Changes”

Data & Privacy

Download Your Data

Get a complete copy of your data:

  1. Go to Settings → Data
  2. Click “Request Data Export”
  3. You’ll receive an email when ready
  4. Download the archive

Includes:

  • All your links
  • Tags and lists
  • Notes and comments
  • Settings and preferences
  • Activity history

Delete Account

Permanently delete your account:

  1. Go to Settings → Data
  2. Click “Delete Account”
  3. Enter your password
  4. Confirm deletion

Warning: This action cannot be undone. All your data will be permanently deleted.

Keyboard Shortcuts

View and customize keyboard shortcuts:

  1. Go to Settings → Keyboard
  2. See all available shortcuts
  3. Click a shortcut to customize
  4. Press your preferred key combination
  5. Click “Save”

Default Shortcuts:

  • N - Add new link
  • S - Focus search
  • ? - Show shortcuts
  • Esc - Close modals
  • Ctrl+K - Quick command

Advanced Settings

Developer Mode

Enable advanced features for developers:

  1. Go to Settings → Advanced
  2. Enable “Developer Mode”
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Enables:

  • API request logging
  • Debug information
  • Performance metrics
  • Experimental features

Beta Features

Opt into beta features:

  1. Go to Settings → Advanced
  2. Enable “Beta Features”
  3. See available beta features
  4. Enable specific features
  5. Click “Save Changes”

Cache Management

Clear your personal cache:

  1. Go to Settings → Advanced
  2. Click “Clear Cache”
  3. Choose what to clear:
    • Search Cache: Clear saved search results
    • Image Cache: Clear cached favicons
    • Session Data: Clear session information
  4. Click “Clear”

Two-Factor Authentication

Enabling 2FA

Secure your account with 2FA:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Click “Enable Two-Factor Authentication”
  3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app
  4. Enter the verification code
  5. Save your recovery codes
  6. Click “Enable”

Supported Apps:

  • Google Authenticator
  • Authy
  • 1Password
  • Bitwarden
  • Any TOTP-compatible app

Recovery Codes

Save your recovery codes:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Click “View Recovery Codes”
  3. Download or print the codes
  4. Store them securely

Important: Recovery codes are the only way to access your account if you lose your authenticator device.

Disabling 2FA

Turn off two-factor authentication:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Click “Disable Two-Factor Authentication”
  3. Enter your password
  4. Enter a 2FA code or recovery code
  5. Confirm

Sessions

Active Sessions

View and manage active sessions:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. See all active sessions:
    • Device type
    • Location
    • Last activity
    • IP address
  3. Click “Revoke” to end a session

Session Timeout

Set how long you stay logged in:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Choose timeout duration:
    • 1 hour
    • 1 day
    • 1 week
    • 1 month
    • Never (not recommended)
  3. Click “Save Changes”

Troubleshooting

Settings Not Saving

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Clear your browser cache
  • Check browser console for errors

Email Not Received

  • Check spam folder
  • Verify email address is correct
  • Check email notification settings
  • Contact your administrator

Bookmarklet Not Working

  • Ensure JavaScript is enabled
  • Try reinstalling the bookmarklet
  • Check browser compatibility
  • Clear browser cache

Next Steps

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