# Settings

Think of your Settings page as the master control center! Here, you can easily tweak all the system-wide preferences and establish policies unique to each property you run.

## Pages You Can Explore

* Check out the [Calendar Legend](/finance-management/settings/calendar-legend.md) to understand how the calendar maps everything out.
* Hop into [General Settings](/finance-management/settings/general-settings.md) to edit your base details.
* Head to [Owner Notifications](/finance-management/settings/owner-notifications.md) so you never miss an important update.
* Configure instant messaging via [Telegram Alerts](/finance-management/settings/telegram-alerts.md).
* Keep track of payments inside your [Plan & Billing](/finance-management/plan-billing.md) section.
* Set up the [Self Check-In](/finance-management/settings/self-check-in.md) form so guests can check in online before arriving.

## Quick Tips for Success

* Always make sure your contact details are fully up to date; it guarantees every guest message goes exactly where it needs to!
* Make a habit of quickly reviewing your notification preferences whenever you reshuffle your staff—it saves a lot of emails going to the wrong person!


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