Setting User Preferences

About this task

Set user preferences to control the way information appears in the SOTI Connect console, such as your language, time zone, and measurement system.

Important: User preferences override global preferences set in the SOTI Connect Configuration section of Global Settings: General.

General

Default to Device Specific Mode By default, SOTI Connect displays common fields across different device types using a consistent, abstracted value. Select this option if you want to view the actual value of the device instead.
Start with Charts Hidden By default, when you log into SOTI Connect, the charts in the Devices view are initially displayed. Select this option if you want the charts to be initially hidden instead.
System of Measurement Select whether SOTI Connect displays measurements in metric, imperial, or the system selects in the SOTI Connect Configuration section of Global Settings: General.
Color Theme Select the color theme for your SOTI Connect environment. Choose from:
  • Light Mode
  • Dark Mode
  • Match OS Theme

Date and Time

Preferred Language Select your preferred display language from the drop-down list.
Preferred Timezone Select your preferred time zone from the drop-down list.

To customize user preference settings for your SOTI Connect environment:

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the menu bar on the top-right and select the user name to open the user menu.
    Preference menu
  2. Select Preferences. The Preferences dialog box opens.
    Preferences window
  3. In the Preferences dialog box, select your user preferences for the console.
  4. Select Save to save your user preferences.

Results

Your user preferences reflect in the SOTI Connect console.