App Settings Overview
App Settings serve as the central control panel for configuring your Knack application's core behaviors and properties. These settings affect how your app functions, appears to users, and handles security.
What You'll Learn
This article provides an overview of the main App Settings sections available in Knack. You'll discover how to access and modify essential application properties like your app's name and URL, set up security features to protect your data, and manage map functionality for location-based features.
Accessing App Settings
To access App Settings, first open the Knack Builder from your Dashboard:
Once in the Knack Builder, select the "Settings" section from the left menu to access all app settings.
Core Settings
The Settings tab contains fundamental configuration options for your application:
- App Name: The name of your app which appears in the app header
- App URL: The text that appears in the URL when viewing the app
- App Email Address: The primary email used for your app's communications, including:
- Email rules (can be overwritten in individual rules)
- Password reset emails
- New user signup approval notifications
- System notifications about app issues
Security Settings
The Security tab provides options to protect your application:
- Script Attack Protection: Prevents storage and execution of potentially harmful custom code in record values and elements
- Enable IP Blocking: Restrict app access to specific IP addresses (Pro plans and above)
- Secure Browser: Automatically redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS for enhanced security
Info Settings
The Info tab displays important details about your application:
- Data Location: The server location where your app is hosted
- HIPAA Compliant (US Only): Current HIPAA compliance status of your app
- Total Records: A snapshot of the total record count stored in your app
- Total Storage: A snapshot of the total asset storage used in your app
Map Provider Settings
The Map Provider section lets you configure map functionality for your application:
- Options for displaying maps and geolocating address fields
- Settings for different map providers including Knack's built-in provider
- Ability to integrate Google Maps by adding your API key (for additional customization)
Tip: Map views and address field geolocation are included with Pro plans and above. For more details about map views, see our dedicated article.
Updated 8 days ago