Path: Admin Panel → Instance Settings The Instance Settings page is used to manage the core settings of the whole instance, including General Settings, Email, and the system checks shown in the Pending configuration panel.Documentation Index
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Overview
This page mainly covers instance-level basics. The main settings are grouped as follows:| Setting type | Description |
|---|---|
| General Settings | Includes Allow creating new accounts, Allow sending space invitations, Allow everyone to create new spaces, and Enable email verification |
| Includes Notification Email and Automation Email for password reset, email verification, notification emails, and invitation emails |
Pending configuration
The Pending configuration panel on the right is a system checklist. It shows which important settings are still missing for the instance. Common checks on this page include:| Item | Impact |
|---|---|
| PUBLIC_ORIGIN environment variable | Affects features that rely on an external access URL, such as attachments and imports |
| Enable HTTPS | Affects capabilities that rely on HTTPS, such as copy and paste |
| Affects password reset, email verification, notifications, and similar features |
Relationship to AI Settings
Instance Settings shows part of the system-level checks, but it is not where you configure AI models, the AI Chat runtime, or App Builder. Go here for those settings: You can think of the split like this:- Instance Settings: Covers the core capabilities of the instance itself
- AI Settings: Covers AI Chat, AI fields, AI automation, and App Builder
Check order
If you are preparing a new self-hosted deployment or going live for the first time, check these items in order:Continue with AI Settings
After the basic items are confirmed, continue with AI Settings.
FAQ
The instance opens normally, but there are still unfinished items on the right
The instance opens normally, but there are still unfinished items on the right
This usually means the instance is reachable, but one or more important runtime requirements are still missing. Follow the prompts in the right-side panel and complete them one by one instead of relying only on whether the page opens.
Email works sometimes, but Email is still not marked complete
Email works sometimes, but Email is still not marked complete
Check whether the saved SMTP settings are complete, whether they match the intended sending purpose, and whether verification or notification emails can be sent reliably.
Why is PUBLIC_ORIGIN important?
Why is PUBLIC_ORIGIN important?
Many features that rely on an external access URL depend on it. If the configured value does not match the actual access URL, features such as imports, attachments, or redirects may not work correctly.