Account Configuration and Settings

20 minute readLast updated: January 2025

Account configuration in Huddle allows administrators to customize their workspace, manage branding, control features, and configure system-wide settings. This guide covers all aspects of account configuration to help you tailor Huddle to your organization's needs.

Accessing Account Settings

To access account settings:

  1. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Account Settings"
  3. Ensure you have administrator or owner permissions

Note: Only Account Owners and Administrators can access and modify account settings. Regular members have read-only access to certain configuration details.

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General Settings

  • Account name and details
  • Subdomain configuration
  • Industry selection
  • Company website
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Branding

  • Logo upload
  • Brand colors (Enterprise)
  • Custom domain (Enterprise)
  • Email templates
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Features

  • Enable/disable features
  • Beta feature access
  • AI components
  • Module management
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Security

  • Authentication providers
  • Session policies
  • IP restrictions
  • Audit logging

General Settings

Account Information

Configure basic account details that identify your organization:

  • Account Name - Your organization's display name that appears in emails and notifications
  • Subdomain - Your unique Huddle URL (e.g., yourcompany.letshuddle.io) - cannot be changed after creation
  • Industry - Select your primary industry to help tailor features and templates
  • Website - Your organization's public website (optional but recommended)

Branding and Customization

Create a consistent brand experience for your team:

Logo Requirements

  • • Supported formats: PNG, JPG, SVG
  • • Recommended size: 200x50px minimum
  • • Transparent backgrounds recommended
  • • Maximum file size: 5MB

Feature Management

Control which features are available to your users:

Core Features

Enable or disable features account-wide:

  • Tracked Items - Sheet tracking and versioning, report and sight management
  • Portals - Portal creation and publishing with custom themes
  • Forms - Form builder access and workflow automation
  • Documentation - Manual and AI-powered documentation generation

Beta Features

Get early access to new capabilities:

Sheet Reversion

Beta

Restore sheets to previous versions with full history tracking

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Advanced Documentation

Beta

Enhanced AI documentation with custom prompts and templates

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Smart Search

Coming Soon

Semantic search across all huddles and documentation

Automated Workflows

Coming Soon

Trigger actions based on sheet changes and conditions

To enable beta features:

  1. Go to "Beta Features" tab
  2. Toggle features on/off
  3. Accept beta terms
  4. Changes are logged with timestamp and user

Connection Settings

Default Connection

Set an account-wide default connection for new huddles:

  1. Go to "Connections" tab
  2. Select from available connections
  3. Click "Set as Default"
  4. All new huddles will use this connection

Connection Limits

Configure per-user connection limits based on your plan:

  • Starter: 2 connections per user
  • Professional: 5 connections per user
  • Enterprise: Unlimited connections

Important: Changes to feature availability and connection limits apply immediately to all users. Communicate changes to your team before making significant modifications.

Security Settings

Authentication Providers

Configure available login methods for your team:

  • Google Sign-In - Enable/disable with domain restrictions
  • Microsoft Sign-In - Azure AD integration with group sync
  • Email/Password - Traditional authentication with password policies
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) - Enterprise SAML configuration

Session Management

Configure session security policies:

  • Session Timeout - Idle timeout (default: 30 days)
  • Concurrent Sessions - Limit sessions per user
  • Security Headers - Content Security Policy and transport security

Notification Settings

Email Notifications

Configure system-wide email settings:

  • Invitation emails
  • Password resets
  • Huddle updates
  • System announcements

Usage and Limits

Asset Limits

Monitor and configure usage limits:

  • Tracked Items - Current usage vs. limit with automatic warnings at 80%
  • Portals - Active portal count with archive options
  • Scheduled Jobs - Active job count and frequency limits

Audit and Compliance

Audit Logging

Track all account configuration changes:

  1. Go to "Audit Log" tab
  2. Filter by date, user, or action
  3. Export for compliance reporting

Best Practice: Review settings quarterly, monitor usage against limits, audit user permissions regularly, and test beta features carefully before enabling for all users.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Save Settings

  • Verify administrator permissions
  • Check browser console for errors
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try a different browser

Features Not Available

  • Confirm your subscription plan
  • Check if feature is enabled
  • Verify user has permission
  • Contact support for access