Settings & Preferences
Configure your LinkAssist account settings, content preferences, posting defaults, and notification options.
Settings & Preferences
Customize LinkAssist to match your workflow and preferences. Access settings from the dashboard navigation menu.
Profile Settings
Manage your personal information and professional context.
Personal Information
Update your basic account details:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Your display name |
| Account email address | |
| Profile Picture | Upload a profile photo |
| LinkedIn Profile URL | Your LinkedIn profile link |
| Time Zone | For accurate post scheduling |
Changing your time zone affects all scheduled posts. Existing schedules adjust automatically to your new time zone.
Professional Context
Help the AI understand your professional background:
- Job Title: Your current role
- Industry: Your professional field
- Company: Where you work
- Expertise Areas: Topics you're knowledgeable about
- Target Audience: Who you create content for
Tip: Keep this updated as your role or focus changes. The AI uses this information to generate relevant content.
Content Preferences
Configure how the AI generates content for you.
Writing Style
Customize your content tone and style:
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tone | Professional / Casual / Authoritative | Overall writing style |
| Formality Level | Slider (1-10) | How formal your content should be |
| Emoji Usage | None / Minimal / Moderate / Frequent | How often to use emojis |
| Hashtag Frequency | 0-3 / 3-5 / 5+ | Number of hashtags per post |
| Post Length | Short / Medium / Long | Default content length |
AI Settings
Fine-tune AI behavior:
- Creativity Level (0-1): Lower values = more predictable, Higher values = more creative
- Style Consistency: How strictly to match your past posts
- Topic Suggestions: Enable AI-suggested topics based on trends
- Auto-hashtags: Automatically add relevant hashtags
Start with default settings and adjust based on your results. Review your analytics to see what works best for your audience.
Posting Preferences
Set your default publishing options.
Default Settings
Configure how posts are scheduled and published:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Preferred Posting Time | Default time for new posts (e.g., 10:00 AM) |
| Auto-publish | Enable/disable automatic publishing |
| Require Approval | Force manual review before publishing |
| Image Generation | Auto-generate images for posts by default |
Scheduling Options
- Default Days: Preferred days of the week for posting
- Post Frequency: How often you typically post
- Buffer Time: Minimum time between posts
- Avoid Weekends: Skip Saturday/Sunday by default
Notification Settings
Control when and how you receive notifications.
Email Notifications
Choose which events trigger email alerts:
- Post Published -Confirmation when a post goes live
- Campaign Completed -When all campaign posts are published
- High Engagement Alert -When a post performs exceptionally well
- Subscription Expiring -Reminder before subscription renewal
- Payment Receipts -Invoice and payment confirmations
- Weekly Summary -Weekly performance digest
In-App Notifications
Configure dashboard notifications:
- Scheduled Post Ready -Post is ready for review
- Generation Completed -AI finished creating content
- Comment on Your Post -Someone commented on your LinkedIn post
- System Updates -Important platform announcements
- Usage Warnings -Approaching monthly limits
Disabling all notifications may cause you to miss important updates about scheduled posts or subscription issues.
LinkedIn Connection
Manage your LinkedIn integration.
Connection Status
View your current LinkedIn connection status:
- Connected -Active connection, posts can publish
- Expired -Token expired, needs reconnection
- Disconnected -No active connection
Reconnecting LinkedIn
If your connection expires:
Go to Settings
Navigate to Settings → Connections
Click Reconnect
Authorize
Verify
Return to LinkAssist and verify the connection status
Disconnecting LinkedIn
To remove LinkedIn access:
- Go to Settings → Connections
- Click "Disconnect LinkedIn"
- Confirm disconnection
Note: After disconnecting, you won't be able to publish posts until you reconnect.
Account Management
Manage your subscription and account settings.
Subscription
View and manage your plan:
- Current Plan: Free, Pro, or Enterprise
- Usage: Posts and images remaining this month
- Renewal Date: When your next billing cycle starts
- Upgrade/Downgrade: Change your plan
API Access
For Pro and Enterprise users:
- Generate API Token: Create token for programmatic access
- View Active Tokens: See all active API tokens
- Revoke Tokens: Remove access for specific tokens
Account Actions
- Export Data: Download all your posts and analytics
- Delete Account: Permanently delete your LinkAssist account
Permanent Deletion
Deleting your account is permanent and cannot be undone. All posts, campaigns, and data will be lost.
Updating Your Settings
Settings are saved automatically as you make changes. No need to click "Save" -changes take effect immediately.
Settings That Affect Existing Content
Some settings only apply to new content:
| Setting | Applies To |
|---|---|
| Writing Style | New posts only |
| Posting Time | Future scheduled posts |
| Time Zone | All scheduled posts (automatically adjusted) |
| Notifications | All future notifications |
Settings That Affect All Content
These settings apply immediately:
- Notification preferences
- Email settings
- LinkedIn connection
- Account information
Best Practices
Regular Updates
- Update your professional context as your role evolves
- Adjust writing preferences based on analytics
- Review notification settings to avoid alert fatigue
- Check LinkedIn connection status monthly
Optimization Tips
- Track Performance: Use analytics to see which settings work best
- Test Changes: Try different tones and formats
- Stay Current: Update expertise areas as you learn new skills
- Sync Time Zone: Ensure time zone matches your target audience
For more help with settings, see our FAQ or contact support.