Basic Organization Settings
Configure organization information, timezone settings, date and time formats, and basic organization properties.
Before You Start
Make sure you have administrator access to the organization, organization name and basic information, preferred timezone for your organization, and date and time format preferences.
Basic Organization Settings
Basic organization settings form the foundation of your organization's configuration. These settings determine how information is displayed and processed throughout the application.
Organization Information
The core information that identifies and configures your organization:
- Name: Organization name and identifier
- Timezone: Organization's timezone setting
- Date Format: Preferred date display format
- Time Format: Preferred time display format
Organization Name
The organization name serves as the primary identifier for your organization:
- Display Name: Organization name for display purposes
- Identifier: Unique organization identifier
- Validation: Required field validation
- Character Limits: Appropriate name length restrictions
Date and Time Configuration
Configure how dates and times are displayed and processed throughout the application:
Date Format Options
Choose from various date format options to match your organization's preferences:
- yyyy-mm-dd (2020-07-22): ISO standard format
- mm-dd-yyyy (07-22-2020): US standard format
- dd M, yyyy (22 Jul, 2020): Abbreviated month format
- dd MM, yyyy (22 July, 2020): Full month format
- M dd, yyyy (Jul 22, 2020): Month-first format
- MM dd, yyyy (July 22, 2020): Full month-first format
Time Format Options
Select your preferred time display format:
- 12 Hour (05:32 PM): 12-hour format with AM/PM
- 24 Hour (17:32): 24-hour format
Timezone Configuration
Set up timezone settings for your organization:
- Timezone Selection: Choose from global timezone list
- Filter Support: Search and filter timezones
- Default Timezone: Set organization default timezone
- User Override: Allow user-specific timezone settings
Format Implementation
Organization settings are applied system-wide across the application:
System-wide Application
- Date Display: Apply date format across the application
- Time Display: Apply time format across the application
- Timezone Conversion: Automatic timezone conversions
- Consistent Formatting: Uniform date/time display
User Interface Integration
- Form Fields: Date/time input fields
- Display Fields: Date/time display fields
- Reports: Date/time in reports and exports
- Notifications: Date/time in notifications
Configuration Examples
Here are some common configuration examples for different types of organizations:
Basic Configuration
- Organization Name: Acme Corporation
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date Format: Y-m-d (2020-07-22)
- Time Format: h:i A (05:32 PM)
International Configuration
- Organization Name: Global Enterprises
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Date Format: d M, Y (22 Jul, 2020)
- Time Format: H:i (17:32)
Best Practices
Follow these best practices when configuring basic organization settings:
- Clear Naming: Use clear, descriptive organization names
- Appropriate Timezone: Set correct organization timezone
- Consistent Formats: Choose consistent date/time formats
- Regular Updates: Keep organization information current
Important Notes
- • Organization settings affect all users in your organization
- • Changes to date/time formats are applied immediately
- • Timezone changes may affect existing data display
- • User-specific timezone overrides are available
- • All settings are validated before saving