> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://knowledge.blinkl.io/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Configure blinkl.io settings

## Settings

Settings centralize blinkl.io preferences, Ring behavior, triggers, account access and application information.

## Access settings

![blinkl.io Settings navigation.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m14-settings-navigation_lado0h.png)

Open **Settings** from the blinkl.io hub. Available controls can vary slightly by operating system and installed version.

## General

![General section of blinkl.io settings.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m14-settings-navigation_lado0h.png)

Use **General** to:

* Configure application-wide preferences.
* Access diagnostic logs.
* Select **Open logs folder** when support asks you to collect logs.

## Hotkeys

![Hotkeys section of blinkl.io settings.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m16-user-capture_17vmoqr.png)

The previous per-command custom-hotkey system is no longer used. Configure the global Ring keyboard shortcut and mouse triggers under **Hotkeys**:

* Cmd/Ctrl + right-click
* Middle-click
* Global keyboard shortcut

## Ring

Use **Ring** to:

* Organize Ring slots.
* Create and edit nested rings.
* Choose available icons.
* Adjust appearance and reduced-animation options when available.

## Account

![Account section of blinkl.io settings.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m17-user-capture_1epuiv4.png)

Use **Account** to review:

* Your current plan.
* The Blinks available to your account.
* Lifetime unlocks earned through quests.
* When the active extension on a One Extension plan can be changed again.

## About

![About section of blinkl.io settings.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m18-user-capture_16nrwp1.png)

Use **About** to:

* Check the installed blinkl.io version.
* Review application information.
* Install available updates.

Restart blinkl.io or the Adobe host when an update requests it.

## Summary

Use Settings whenever you need to change how the Ring opens, organize access, collect logs or review the current blinkl.io version.