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General Settings

Configure the fundamental aspects of your workspace including space identity, enabled features, and administrative operations.

General Settings contains the core configuration options that define your workspace. These settings affect how your workspace appears to members and which features are available.

General Settings

Basic Information

The Basic Information section controls your workspace identity.

Space Code

The unique identifier for your workspace, used in URLs and references.

PropertyDescription
FormatAlphanumeric, lowercase, hyphens allowed
LengthUp to 50 characters
EditableNo (auto-generated from space name)

The Space Code appears in your workspace URL: app.collab.space/{space-code}/

The code is automatically generated from your space name when you create the workspace. If a code collision occurs, a random 4-character suffix is added to ensure uniqueness.

Space Name

The display name shown throughout the application.

PropertyDescription
FormatAny text
Length1-100 characters
EditableYes

To change the space name:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Basic Information
  2. Edit the Space Name field
  3. Click Save Changes

Space Icon & Logo

You can identify your workspace with either an icon or a custom logo.

PropertyRecommendation
IconChoose from available icon names (e.g., "Building2", "Factory")
LogoCustom uploaded image URL (takes precedence over icon)

To set an icon:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Basic Information
  2. Select an icon from the available options
  3. Click Save Changes

If neither an icon nor logo is set, the workspace displays the first two letters of the Space Code.

Modules Enabled

Control which features are available in your workspace.

Available Modules

ModuleDescriptionDefault
DashboardsAnalytics and reporting dashboardsEnabled
MilestonesMilestone and project planningEnabled
DocumentsDocument management and collaborationEnabled
FilesFile storage and sharingEnabled
Tasks & IssuesTask management and issue trackingEnabled
MeetingsMeeting scheduling and managementEnabled
ChatTeam messaging and direct conversationsOptional
SupportLive support case managementOptional
DatabaseCustom data tables and recordsDisabled by default
AI AssistantAI-powered search and conversationOptional

Toggling Modules

To enable or disable a module:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Modules Enabled
  2. Toggle the switch for the desired module
  3. Click Save Changes

Disabled modules are hidden from the navigation and inaccessible to all workspace members.

Intro Video & Message

Configure onboarding content shown to new members when they first access the workspace.

Introduction Video

OptionDescription
NoneNo video shown
DefaultPlatform introduction video
CustomUpload your own video

To set a custom intro video:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Intro Video & Message
  2. Select Custom Video
  3. Upload your video file or provide a URL
  4. Click Save Changes

Introduction Message

Add a custom welcome message displayed alongside the intro video.

To set an introduction message:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Intro Video & Message
  2. Enter your message in the Introduction Message field
  3. Click Save Changes

Administrative Actions

Perform administrative operations on your workspace.

Available Actions

ActionDescriptionReversible
Export DataDownload all workspace dataN/A
Convert to TemplateSave workspace as reusable templateN/A
Archive SpaceTemporarily disable the workspaceYes
Delete SpacePermanently remove the workspaceNo

Export Data

Download a complete backup of your workspace data.

To export data:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Administrative Actions
  2. Click Export Data
  3. Select the data types to include
  4. Click Download

Delete Space

Permanently delete the workspace and all associated data.

Warning: This action cannot be undone. All issues, documents, files, and member data will be permanently deleted.

To delete a space:

  1. Navigate to Settings > General > Administrative Actions
  2. Click Delete Space
  3. Type the space code to confirm
  4. Click Delete Permanently

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