General Settings
General settings configure basic application information and update behavior.
Accessing General Settings
- Navigate to Settings in the admin navigation
- The General tab displays by default
Settings
Application Name
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Key | general.name |
| Type | Text |
| Default | "OpenGRC" |
| Constraints | 2-16 characters |
The name displayed in the application header and browser title.
Application URL
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Key | general.url |
| Type | URL |
| Default | "http://localhost" |
The base URL of your OpenGRC installation. This is used for generating links in emails and reports.
Update Repository URL
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Key | general.repo |
| Type | URL |
| Default | "https://repo.opengrc.com" |
The repository URL used to check for content updates such as new security frameworks and standards.
Permissions
Requires the Manage Preferences permission to access and modify these settings.