User Settings and Preferences – Brigade Support Centre

Overview

Customize your Brigade Telematics experience by configuring personal preferences, notification settings, and account options. This guide covers all available user settings.

Accessing Settings

User Settings Menu

How to Access

Click your username in top-right corner
Select "Settings" from dropdown
Or go to Menu → "User Settings"

Settings Categories

General: Basic preferences
Display: Interface customization
Notifications: Alert preferences
Units & Measurements: Metric/Imperial
Map: Map display options
Security: Password and authentication
Language: Interface language

General Settings

Profile Information

Personal Details

Full Name: Your display name
Email: Contact email (used for alerts)
Phone: Mobile number (for SMS alerts)
Time Zone: Your local time zone
Department: Your department/role

Update Profile

Go to General → Profile
Edit information
Click "Save"

Default Dashboard

Set Starting View

Go to General → Dashboard
Choose default view:
- Dashboard
- Map
- Unit List
- Reports
Set default unit filter
Save preference

Custom Home Page

Configure which widgets appear
Set default time range
Choose default units to display

Display Settings

Interface Theme

Theme Options

Light: Standard bright theme
Dark: Reduced eye strain, lower power
Auto: Follow system preference
High Contrast: Enhanced visibility

Change Theme

Go to Display → Theme
Select preferred theme
Preview changes
Apply

Layout Preferences

Panel Configuration

Left Panel Width: Narrow, Standard, Wide
Map Size: Adjustable ratio
Details Panel: Auto-hide or always show

Density

Compact: More information, less spacing
Comfortable: Balanced
Spacious: Larger elements, more padding

Units and Measurements

Unit System

Measurement Systems

Metric: Kilometers, liters, Celsius
Imperial: Miles, gallons, Fahrenheit
Mixed: Custom combination

Individual Settings

Distance: km or miles
Speed: km/h or mph
Fuel: liters or gallons
Temperature: Celsius or Fahrenheit
Volume: liters or gallons
Weight: kg or lbs

Time Format

Time Display

24-hour: 14:30
12-hour: 2:30 PM

Date Format

DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., 25/12/2024)
MM/DD/YYYY (e.g., 12/25/2024)
YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2024-12-25)

Currency

Set Currency

Select your local currency
Used in cost reports and analysis
Symbol displayed in reports

Notification Settings

Email Notifications

Configure Email Alerts

Go to Notifications → Email
Enable/disable alert types:
- Critical alerts
- Warnings
- System messages
- Report completion
- Schedule reminders

Email Preferences

Immediate: Sent as events occur
Digest: Hourly or daily summary
Off: No email notifications

SMS Notifications

Mobile Alerts

Enter mobile number
Verify number via code
Select alert types:
- Critical only
- High priority
- All alerts

SMS Limits

Check SMS credit balance
Set monthly limit
Configure priority alerts

In-App Notifications

Notification Center

Desktop notifications (browser)
Sound alerts
Notification badge
Pop-up style

Configure Alerts

Go to Notifications → In-App
Enable types:
- Unit alerts
- System messages
- Report completion
- User mentions
Set notification sound
Set duration before auto-dismiss

Alert Priority Levels

Critical

Always notify (all channels)
Examples: Security alerts, accidents

High

Email + SMS (if configured)
Examples: Speeding, geofence violations

Medium

Email only
Examples: Maintenance due, low fuel

Low

In-app only
Examples: Trip completion, reports ready

Map Settings

Default Map View

Map Type

Road map (default)
Satellite
Hybrid
Terrain

Default Zoom

Set preferred zoom level
Center point (home location)

Map Layers

Default Layers Enable layers that appear by default:

Traffic
Geofences
POI (Points of Interest)
Routes
Labels

Marker Settings

Unit Markers

Show/hide unit names
Show/hide speed
Marker size (small, medium, large)
Show direction arrow

Clustering

Enable/disable marker clustering
Cluster at zoom level X
Show cluster count

Security Settings

Password Management

Change Password

Go to Security → Password
Enter current password
Enter new password
Confirm new password
Click "Update Password"

Password Requirements

Minimum 8 characters
At least one uppercase letter
At least one number
At least one special character
Cannot reuse last 5 passwords

Two-Factor Authentication

Enable 2FA

Go to Security → Two-Factor Authentication
Click "Enable 2FA"
Choose method:
- Email verification
- SMS code
- Authenticator app
Follow setup wizard
Save backup codes

Manage 2FA

Change 2FA method
Reset backup codes
Disable 2FA (requires confirmation)

Active Sessions

View Sessions

Go to Security → Sessions
See all logged-in devices:
- Device type
- Location
- IP address
- Last activity

Session Management

Sign out other sessions: Keep only current
Sign out specific session: Remove individual device
Session timeout: Auto-logout after inactivity

Login History

Review Login Activity

Go to Security → Login History
View recent logins:
- Date and time
- IP address
- Location
- Device/browser
- Success/failure

Security Alerts

Unusual login locations
Multiple failed attempts
New device logins

Language and Regional Settings

Interface Language

Available Languages

English
Spanish
French
German
Portuguese
(and more...)

Change Language

Go to Language → Interface
Select language
Interface updates immediately

Regional Format

Number Format

Decimal separator: . or ,
Thousands separator: , or .
Example: 1,234.56 or 1.234,56

Week Start Day

Sunday (US)
Monday (ISO 8601)

Advanced Settings

Data Refresh Interval

Auto-Refresh Rate

10 seconds (high frequency)
30 seconds (default)
1 minute
5 minutes
Manual only

Considerations

Faster refresh = higher data usage
Recommended: 30 seconds

Performance Options

Optimize Performance

Reduce animations
Limit visible units
Simplify map rendering
Disable auto-refresh on mobile

Best For

Slower internet connections
Older devices
Large fleets (100+ units)

Data Export Preferences

Default Export Format

PDF
Excel
CSV
HTML

Export Options

Include company logo
Date format preference
Time zone for timestamps

Saving and Applying Settings

Apply Changes

Immediate Effect

Most settings apply instantly
Some require page refresh
Session-based changes noted

Reset to Default

Go to any settings page
Click "Reset to Defaults"
Confirm reset
Settings restored

User Preferences vs. Account Settings

User Preferences

Personal to you
Not visible to other users
Affect only your view
Examples: Theme, language, units

Account Settings

Set by administrator
Apply to all users (or selected users)
Cannot be changed by regular users
Examples: Company logo, domain restrictions

Managing Multiple Accounts

Account Switching

If you have access to multiple accounts:

Click username
Select "Switch Account"
Choose account
Settings are per-account

Default Account

Set Default

Select preferred account
Click "Set as Default"
This account loads at login

Best Practices

Notifications

Enable critical alerts on all channels
Use email digest for less urgent items
Set SMS for emergency only
Regularly review notification history

Security

Change password every 90 days
Enable two-factor authentication
Review active sessions monthly
Check login history for suspicious activity

Personalization

Set units matching your region
Configure default views for efficiency
Save frequently used settings as presets
Use dashboard widgets for quick access

Troubleshooting

Settings not saving?

Clear browser cache
Disable browser extensions
Try incognito mode
Contact support

Not receiving notifications?

Check email spam folder
Verify email/phone number
Check notification preferences
Ensure account has notification credits

Language not changing?

Hard refresh page (Ctrl+Shift+R)
Clear browser cache
Check if language pack is installed

Next Steps

Need Help?

Contact support for:

Account configuration
Permission issues
Custom settings
Feature requests