> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/using-monolith/settings.md). # Settings Configure organization-wide Monolith behavior, workflows, templates, evidence and case options, quality assurance, integrations, and administrative settings. The **Settings** section contains organization-wide configuration options used to tailor Monolith to your team's workflow. Most settings are intended for administrators configuring how Cases, Evidence, users, reporting, quality assurance, and other Monolith features behave across the organization. ### General Settings Use these settings for account, organization, and user-facing configuration. * [**System**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/system.md)**:** Review subscription information, download Monolith Desktop, and configure date, time, and currency formats. * [**Email Notifications**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/email-notifications.md)**:** Manage your personal Monolith email notification preferences. * [**Organization Info**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/organization-info.md)**:** Maintain your organization's name, address, logo, and other organization-level information. ### Cases and Evidence Use these settings to define how Cases and Evidence are classified, numbered, and tracked. * [**Item Number Formats**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/item-number-formats.md)**:** Configure automatic numbering formats for Cases, Evidence Items, and Storage Items. * [**Case Types**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/case-types.md)**:** Define the categories of casework performed by your organization. * [**Case Statuses**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/case-statuses.md)**:** Configure Case Status options in addition to Monolith's core Active and Closed statuses. * [**Case Progress**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/case-progress.md)**:** Build the workflow stages used to track Cases through your organization's process. * [**Evidence Types**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/evidence-types.md)**:** Define the types of devices, accounts, media, and other Evidence Items your team handles. * [**Evidence Progress**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/evidence-progress.md)**:** Build the workflow stages used to track individual Evidence Items. * [**Custom Fields**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/custom-fields.md)**:** Add organization-specific structured fields to Cases, Evidence, Inquiries, Acquisitions, and other supported records. ### Templates and Standardization Use templates to reduce repetitive work and standardize common processes. * [**Editor Templates**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/editor-templates.md)**:** Create reusable content for Case and Evidence Notes. * [**Task Templates**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/task-templates.md)**:** Build repeatable Tasks and subtasks for common workflows. * [**Item Labels**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/item-labels.md)**:** Configure label templates used for Evidence, Storage Items, and other supported records. * [**Document Templates**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/document-templates.md)**:** Manage Microsoft Word templates used for Custom Report Templates. Templates can help teams standardize recurring workflows without requiring users to recreate the same information each time. ### Time Tracking and Quality Assurance Use these settings to support consistent work tracking and review processes. * [**Time Entry Categories**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/time-entry-categories.md)**:** Define categories used when recording time in Monolith. * [**QA Checklist Items**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/qa-checklist-items.md)**:** Create reusable checklist items for Quality Assurance reviews. * [**QA Issue Types**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/qa-issue-types.md)**:** Define the types of issues that can be recorded during QA workflows. ### Relay Relay is Monolith's request portal for collecting structured forensic requests from people outside the primary Monolith user base. Relay-specific settings in Monolith control areas such as tenant information, request instructions, user management, and which Custom Fields are exposed to requestors. For complete Relay setup and administration guidance, see [**Relay Administration**](/monolith/relay-request-portal/relay-overview/relay-administration.md). See [**Custom Field Options**](/monolith/relay-request-portal/relay-overview/relay-administration/custom-field-options.md) for information about enabling Inquiry and Evidence Custom Fields in Relay and mapping Inquiry fields to Case fields. ### Integrations and API Use these areas when Monolith needs to connect with other systems or workflows. * [**Integrations**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/integrations.md)**:** Configure supported Monolith integrations. * **API:** Manage API access for supported Monolith resources. For developer documentation and available endpoints, see [**Monolith API**](/monolith/monolith-api-and-webhooks/api-access.md). Webhook documentation is maintained separately as Monolith's event-driven integration capabilities are documented. ### Administrative Tools * [**Admin Log**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/admin-log.md)**:** Review supported administrative activity recorded within Monolith. * **Release Notes:** Review product updates and changes when available. ### Recommended Starting Point For a new Monolith environment, you do not need to configure every setting before beginning work. Start with the settings most relevant to your organization's workflow, such as: 1. Organization information 2. Users and Offices 3. Item Number Formats 4. Case Types and Case Progress 5. Evidence Types and Evidence Progress 6. Item Locations 7. Labels, Templates, QA, Relay, and integrations as needed See [**Initial Setup**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/initial-setup.md) for the recommended implementation checklist. ### Related Documentation * [**Initial Setup**](/monolith/start-here/welcome-to-monolith/initial-setup.md) * [**Organization**](/monolith/using-monolith/organization.md) * [**Evidence Management**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management.md) * [**Case Management**](/monolith/using-monolith/case-management.md) * [**Relay Administration**](/monolith/relay-request-portal/relay-overview/relay-administration.md) * [**Monolith API**](/monolith/monolith-api-and-webhooks/api-access.md)