# Configure user preferences

Supported in: The **User Preferences** dialog is where you manage your
user-related configurations, such as localization, notifications, and
accessibility. The dialog lets you configure your time zone, date/time formats,
notification settings, and accessibility options.

To configure user preferences, do the following:

1. Click your user avatar.
2. Select **User preferences** from the menu.
3. In the **User preferences** dialog, access the following options:
   - **Localization**:
     - **Time Zone**: configure your time zone.
     - **Date/Time Format**: Set your preferred date and time format. This setting isn't available if you are on a SIEM-only platform.
   - **Notifications**: Configure your notification preferences. This setting isn't available if you are on a SIEM-only platform.
     - Choose how many days of past notifications to show in the **Notifications** panel.
     - Click the **User Notifications** toggle to the ON or OFF position.
     - Select the types of notifications you want to receive.
     - Select how you want to receive notifications (on the platform, by email, or both).

     > [!NOTE]
     > **Note:** To receive notifications by email, ensure you configure the email settings in **Settings \> Administration \> SOAR Email Settings**.

   - **Accessibility**:
     - Set the duration for how long feedback messages (such as confirmations or errors) remain visible on the platform before they disappear.

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