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Admin Settings vs User Settings

In Advertising Intelligence, two levels of settings control how the product functions:

  1. Admin Settings: Configured by account administrators, these settings apply across the entire account
  2. User Settings: Configured by individual users, these settings are specific to each user's experience

Admin Settings

Only users with the Admin role can access admin settings. These settings control account-wide configurations and determine which features are available to all users within your organization.

Accessing Admin Settings

To access Admin Settings:

  1. Navigate to Advertising Intelligence
  2. Click on the Settings icon in the upper right corner
  3. Select Admin Settings from the dropdown menu

Admin Settings access

If you don't have admin privileges, you won't see the Admin Settings option.

Available Admin Settings

The Admin Settings page lets you configure:

  • Account-wide defaults: Set default values that apply to all users
  • Feature access: Enable or disable certain features for your organization
  • Integration settings: Configure connection settings for advertising platforms
  • Billing preferences: Review and manage billing information

Admin Settings panel

Admin Dashboard

The admin dashboard provides a comprehensive view of account performance:

Admin dashboard

Admin Access Control

Admins control which users have access to specific features:

Admin access control

User Settings

User settings apply only to the individual user's experience within Advertising Intelligence. These settings let users customize their own experience without affecting other users.

Accessing User Settings

To access User Settings:

  1. Navigate to Advertising Intelligence
  2. Click on the Settings icon in the upper right corner
  3. Select User Settings from the dropdown menu

User Settings access

Available User Settings

The User Settings page lets individual users configure:

  • Display preferences: Customize how information is displayed
  • Notification settings: Set which notifications you receive and how
  • Dashboard layout: Customize the layout of your dashboard
  • Default views: Set your preferred default views for reports

User Settings panel

User Dashboard Customization

Each user can customize their own dashboard layout:

User dashboard customization

Key Differences

FeatureAdmin SettingsUser Settings
AccessAdmin users onlyAll users
ScopeEntire accountIndividual user
ImpactAffects all usersAffects only the current user
Override capabilityCan override user settingsCannot override admin settings

Best Practices

  • For Admins: Configure account-wide settings before users begin customizing their own settings
  • For Users: Customize your user settings to optimize your individual workflow
  • Change Management: When making account-wide changes, communicate with your team about the impacts