Preferences & Customization
Personalize your crisisIQ experience with preferences for notifications, display, and behavior.Notification Preferences
Email Notifications
Control which emails you receive:Simulation Invites
New simulation assignments
Reminders
Upcoming simulation alerts
Results Available
When reports are ready
Certificates
Achievement notifications
Messages
Team communication
Announcements
Platform updates
- On: Receive all emails
- Digest: Daily/weekly summary
- Off: No emails of this type
In-App Notifications
Browser notifications while logged in:Real-time simulation events
Team messages
Decision deadlines
System alerts
Push Notifications
For PWA installation:- Simulation starting soon
- Your turn in simulation
- Results available
- Achievements unlocked
Display Preferences
Theme
Visual appearance:- Light Mode
- Dark Mode
- System
Default
- Bright background
- Dark text
- Best for well-lit environments
Dashboard Layout
Customize your dashboard:- Default View: Dashboard, Solo Training, or Last Visited
- Widget Display: Show/hide specific widgets
- Sidebar: Expanded or collapsed by default
- Density: Compact or comfortable spacing
Language
Interface language:- Deutsch (DE): German
- English (EN): English
Language Settings
More language options
Behavioral Preferences
Default Settings
Simulation Start
Simulation Start
When Joining Simulation:
- Auto-advance through briefing
- Require manual start
- Skip intro if repeated scenario
Decision Behavior
Decision Behavior
Decision Interface:
- Confirm before submitting
- Show timer countdown
- Highlight optimal time range
- Sound on deadline approaching
Resource Access
Resource Access
Document Viewing:
- Open in modal (overlay)
- Open in new tab
- Download automatically
Accessibility
Improve usability:Font Size
Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
High Contrast
Enhanced visibility
Screen Reader
Optimized for assistive tech
Keyboard Navigation
Full keyboard support
Regional Settings
Time Zone
Set your local time zone:- Auto-detect from system
- Manual selection
- Affects:
- Simulation scheduling
- Report timestamps
- Activity logs
- Deadline displays
Date & Time Format
- Date Format
- Time Format
Display Preference:
- MM/DD/YYYY (US)
- DD/MM/YYYY (European)
- YYYY-MM-DD (ISO)
Communication Preferences
Chat Settings
Sound Notifications: Beep on new message
Desktop Notifications: Pop-up for messages
Show Typing Indicators: See when others are typing
Read Receipts: Show when you’ve read messages
Email Digest
If you choose digest mode:- Frequency: Daily at 8 AM, or Weekly on Monday
- Content: Summary of notifications
- Threshold: Only send if X+ notifications
Data & Performance
Bandwidth Optimization
For slower connections:- Reduce Image Quality: Faster loading
- Disable Auto-Play: Videos don’t auto-start
- Limit Animations: Simpler UI transitions
- Compact Mode: Less data per page
Storage
Clear cached data:- Clear Cache: Free up space
- Offline Data: Manage PWA stored data
- Media Downloads: Remove downloaded resources
Privacy Preferences
Tracking
Control analytics:- Usage Analytics
- Performance Data
Help Improve crisisIQ
- Anonymous usage data
- Feature usage patterns
- Performance metrics
Third-Party Integrations
If your organization has integrations:- Single Sign-On (SSO): Use corporate login
- Calendar Integration: Sync simulation schedules
- LMS Integration: Export to learning management system
Resetting Preferences
Reset to Defaults
Return all settings to original:- Profile > Preferences
- Scroll to bottom
- Click Reset to Defaults
- Confirm action
- Preferences restored
Does not affect profile info, only preferences. Your training data is preserved.
Preferences by Platform
Web Browser
Full access to all preferences via dashboard.Mobile (PWA)
Streamlined preference access:- Tap profile icon
- Select Settings
- Adjust mobile-specific options
- Some advanced settings require desktop