Settings
Manage your profile, preferences, and workspace settings
3 min read Updated Dec 27, 2024
Settings
Customize BasedInbox to match your workflow and preferences.
Profile Settings
Account Information
Update your basic profile:
- Name — Display name used in claims
- Email — Login and notifications
- Profile photo — Avatar shown in the app
- Phone — Optional contact number
Password
Change your password:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Enter current password
- Enter new password (min. 8 characters)
- Confirm new password
- Click Update Password
Two-Factor Authentication
Add extra security with 2FA:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Click Enable 2FA
- Scan QR code with your authenticator app
- Enter verification code
- Save backup codes
Workspace Settings
General
Configure your workspace basics:
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Workspace name | Your company or personal name |
| Region | 10+ countries including US, UK, Australia, etc. |
| Currency | 10+ currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, and more) |
| Fiscal year start | January, April, July, or October |
Team (Business Plans)
Manage team members:
- Invite team members by email
- Set permission levels
- View activity logs
- Remove access
Permission levels:
- Admin — Full access, can manage settings
- Member — View and create transactions
- Viewer — Read-only access
Preferences
Display
Customize the interface:
- Theme — Light, Dark, or System
- Sidebar — Expanded or collapsed by default
- Date format — DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY
- Number format — Thousands separator style
Notifications
Control what alerts you receive:
| Notification | In-App | |
|---|---|---|
| New extraction complete | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly summary | ✓ | — |
| Claim status updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integration alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tips and updates | ✓ | — |
Default Categories
Set default behaviors:
- Default category for unknown merchants
- Default expense type (Personal/Business)
- Auto-categorization threshold
Categories
Managing Categories
Create and organize expense categories:
- Go to Settings > Categories
- View existing categories
- Click Add Category to create new
- Drag to reorder
Category Properties
Each category has:
- Name — Display name
- Icon — Visual identifier
- Color — Badge color
- Type — Personal, Business, or Both
- Tax code — For accounting integration
Merging Categories
Combine similar categories:
- Select the category to remove
- Click Merge
- Choose destination category
- All transactions will be updated
Integrations
Manage connected services:
Connected Apps
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Google (if using Google login)
API Access
For developers:
- Generate API keys
- View usage statistics
- Manage webhooks
Data & Privacy
Export Your Data
Download all your data:
- Go to Settings > Data
- Click Export All Data
- Choose format (JSON or CSV)
- Download will be emailed when ready
Delete Account
To permanently delete your account:
- Go to Settings > Data
- Click Delete Account
- Enter your password
- Confirm deletion
⚠️ This action cannot be undone. All data will be permanently deleted.
Billing
Current Plan
View your subscription:
- Plan name and features
- Billing cycle
- Next payment date
- Usage statistics
Upgrade/Downgrade
Change your plan:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select new plan
- Confirm changes
Payment Methods
Manage how you pay:
- Add credit/debit card
- View payment history
- Download invoices
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