Preferences

The Preferences page sets system-wide preferences that apply only to the currently logged on user.

Note: Three options on this page apply to all users and only display for master role users: setting the System Default Language Preference and the Download button for installing language packs, and Show shared and private folder contents from all users.

Note: See VSA Logon Policies for a summary of functions affecting user logons.

Set email address to deliver messages for this administrator to - Specifies the email address that alerts, ticket notifications and other email messages will be sent to. After entering the email address, click Apply to make it active. Previously set alerts retain the original email recipient addresses specified when the alerts were set.
Set first function after logon - Select the name of the function you want to see when you first log on to the Kaseya Server. Only native VSA functions can be selected, the drop-down list does not include 3rd-party plugins. If Remember Last Function Visited is selected , the last native VSA function visited prior to logout will be displayed on the next login.
Use Compact Navigation - If checked, spacing is reduced between items on the navigation panel. Changes take effect after the next logon.
Set delay before displaying detail information when hovering over information icon - An information icon displays for each ticket row in Ticketing > View Summary and Service Desk > Tickets. Hovering the cursor over the icon displays a preview of the ticket. Specify the number of milliseconds to wait before the ticket preview window displays, then click the Apply button. Click the Default button to set this value back to its default.
Set delay before displaying detail information when hovering over agent icon - An agent check-in icon, for example , displays next to each machine ID account in the VSA. Hovering the cursor over the icon displays an agent Quick View window. Specify the number of milliseconds to wait before the agent Quick View window displays, then click the Apply button. Click the Default button to set this value back to its default.
Select time zone offset - Select one of the following time zone offset options, then click Apply. See Scheduling and Daylight Savings Time.
- Use time zone of the browser logging into the system
- Use time zone of the VSA server - The time currently shown by your VSA browser displays next to this option.
- Use fixed offset from the VSA server <N> hours

Note: Date format is set in System > Configure.

Note: Time Zone Offset applies only to time/date formatted columns or fields in the VSA user interface. It is not applied where a date/time value appears within text based content such as a log message or alert body.

Set up language preferences
- My language preference is - Select the language you prefer displayed when you're logged into the VSA. The languages available depend on the language packages installed.
- System default language preference is - Select the default language used by the VSA user interface for all users. The languages available depend on the language packages installed. This option only displays for master role users.
- Download a Language Package - Display a dialog box that enables you to download and install language packages. A language package enables the VSA user interface to be displayed in that language. This option only displays for master role users.
Show shared and private folder contents from all users - Master Admin Only - If checked, a master role user has visibility of all shared and private folders. For private folders only, checking this box provides the master role user with all access rights, equivalent to an owner.
Select display format for long names - The web pages are designed to display well for typical string sizes. Occasionally data fields contain long names that will not display properly on the web pages. You can specify how long names display as follows:
- Limit names for better page layout - This setting limits the string size to fit well on the web page. Strings exceeding a maximum length are limited with a ... To view the entire name, hover the mouse over the string and a tool tip pops up showing the entire name.
- Allow long name wrapping - Long strings are allowed to wrap within the web page. This may disturb the normal web page layout and names may wrap at any character position.
Clear Snooze - Clears all outstanding task notification messages. Task notification messages are generated for tasks that are assigned to you and for tasks that are past due. Tasks are defined using the Info Center > View Dashboard page.
Defaults - Resets all settings to system defaults for this user.