# Settings

The Settings section in [Publisher](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher) provides administrators with tools to manage users, notifications, and system configurations. This centralized control panel helps you maintain and customize your Publisher instance.

## What You Can Manage in Settings

### [Administrator Access](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/settings/adding-an-admin)

Control who can manage your Publisher instance by [adding](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/settings/adding-an-admin) or [removing](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/settings/removing-an-admin) administrators. [Track administrator activity](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/settings/viewing-current-and-past-admins) and manage access levels to maintain security and oversight of your system.

### [Email Notifications](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/settings/changing-notification-preferences)

Customize your [notification preferences](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/settings/changing-notification-preferences) to stay informed about important changes. Choose to receive alerts about [access requests](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/access-policies), [collection](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/collections) modifications, and [data source](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher/data-sources) updates based on your oversight needs.

## Accessing Settings

* Navigate to Settings through the gear icon in the left sidebar.
* The Settings page opens to the Admins tab by default, where you can manage administrator access.
* Use the tab navigation to switch between different settings areas.

Through these settings, you can ensure your [Publisher](https://docs.omics.ai/products/publisher) instance operates according to your organization's needs while maintaining appropriate security and communication channels.

In the following sections, we'll cover each settings area in detail, explaining how to effectively use these administrative tools.