8.2 General Settings

General Settings allow you to configure essential and frequently used global preferences in the Pop client, including account information, interface appearance, language, theme mode, and privacy/security controls. These settings directly affect your daily user experience and are usually the first configurations made during Pop initialization.

This section introduces each feature in General Settings and best practices.

🌟 1. Account Settings

Account Settings manage your personal identity and login status, including:

1. Avatar

Supports PNG / JPG uploads
Recommended size: 400×400
Displayed in:
- Top-right corner of the app
- Identity indicator for multi-device sync
- Feedback panel

2. Nickname

Can be modified to any preferred name
Displayed in chat windows and sync-related views

3. Change Password

Applies to local account systems (if your Pop instance enables accounts)
Requires re-login after password update

4. Email Binding

Used for password recovery, notifications, and device linking
Supports email replacement

5. Phone Binding

Used for login verification and future security features
Supports unbinding and phone number replacement

6. WeChat Binding

Allows login via WeChat
Supports switching or unbinding the linked WeChat account

🎨 2. Appearance

Appearance settings control the visual experience of the Pop interface.

1. Theme Mode

Options include:

Light mode
Dark mode
Follow system (auto-switch)

Dark mode is ideal for nighttime use; light mode works better for daytime or office scenarios.

2. Language

Currently supports:

Simplified Chinese (zh-CN)
English (en)

Language affects:

All UI text
Menus and context menus
Model prompts and default templates

The interface refreshes immediately after switching.

3. Timezone

Used for:

Chat message timestamps
File update times
Workflow execution logs

If using Pop across different regions, adjust your timezone accordingly.

🔐 3. Login & Security

1. Login Status

Displays information about your current login session, including:

Login method (Email / Phone / WeChat)
Whether re-authentication is required
Account validity (if applicable)

2. Log Out

Logging out will:

Clear local login data
Clear user cache (excluding documents and chat history)
Return to the login screen

Recommended when using shared devices or switching accounts.

3. Local Storage & Privacy

Includes the following details:

Pop does not upload local documents unless you explicitly enable sync
Chat history is stored locally by default
Cache data can be cleared manually
All privacy-related data is fully controlled by the user

Choose whether to enable sync features based on your privacy needs.

📝 Summary

General Settings is the core configuration area you will interact with most frequently. It helps you:

Manage account & identity
Adjust interface appearance
Control privacy & security preferences
Set language and timezone

New users should configure these settings during initial setup for the best experience.