Configure your application information, display settings, and timezone preferences for your Devdraft app
Configure your application’s basic information, display settings, and timezone preferences. These settings control how your app appears to customers and how time-sensitive operations are handled across your Devdraft integration.

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What are App Settings?

App Settings control the fundamental configuration of your Devdraft application, including your application name, timezone settings, and core operational preferences. These settings affect how your application displays information and interacts with users across different regions.

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App Information Components

Application Name

Business Identity:
  • Public-facing application name
  • Appears in customer communications
  • Used in payment pages
  • Brand consistency across touchpoints

Application ID

System Identifier:
  • Unique application identifier
  • Used for API references
  • Cannot be changed after creation
  • Critical for integrations

Timezone Settings

Time Configuration:
  • Default timezone for operations
  • Affects reporting timestamps
  • Used for scheduled processes
  • Customer communication timing

Contact Information

Support Details:
  • Customer support email
  • Help desk contact information
  • Emergency contact details
  • Public-facing support channels

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Quick Setup

Configure your app settings in under 2 minutes:
1

Access App Settings

Navigate to App Settings in your main dashboard navigation
2

Update App Information

Configure your app name, display name, and note your app ID
3

Set Timezone

Choose the appropriate timezone for your business operations
4

Save Changes

Apply your settings to take effect immediately

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App Information Settings

Internal Identification:
  • Used for internal organization and management
  • Helps distinguish between multiple apps
  • Not visible to customers
  • Can include spaces and special characters
Examples:
  • “E-commerce Store - Production”
  • “Mobile App Backend”
  • “Subscription Service API”
Use descriptive names that help your team identify the app’s purpose, especially when managing multiple applications.

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Configuring App Information

1

Access App Information Section

Scroll to the App Information section in your App Settings page.
App Information section with editable fields
2

Update App Name

Internal App Name:
  • Click on the App Name field
  • Enter a descriptive internal name
  • Use clear, identifiable naming conventions
  • Consider including environment (e.g., “Production”, “Staging”)
  • Keep names under 50 characters
  • Use consistent naming across projects
  • Include environment indicators
  • Avoid special characters that might cause issues
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Set Display Name

Customer-Facing Name:
  • Click on the Display Name field
  • Enter your business or service name
  • Ensure it matches your brand identity
  • Keep it professional and recognizable

Good Examples

  • “Acme Corporation”
  • “Premium Services”
  • “TechStart Solutions”

Avoid

  • “Test App”
  • “API_v2_prod”
  • “Untitled Application”
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Note Your App ID

System Identifier:
  • Copy the App ID for your records
  • Store it in your documentation
  • Use it for API integrations
  • Reference it in support requests
App ID field with copy functionality
The App ID is automatically generated and cannot be changed. Make sure to copy and store it securely.

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Timezone Configuration

Global Time Handling:
  • Choose your primary business timezone
  • Affects transaction timestamps
  • Controls reporting time ranges
  • Influences scheduled operations
1

Access Timezone Settings

Navigate to the Timezone Settings section below App Information.
2

Select Your Timezone

  • Click on the timezone dropdown
  • Search for your city or region
  • Select the appropriate timezone
  • Verify the UTC offset is correct
3

Confirm Selection

  • Review the selected timezone
  • Ensure it matches your business location
  • Consider daylight saving time changes
Timezone selection dropdown with search functionality
What Timezone Affects:
  • Payment timestamps
  • Transaction history display
  • Settlement timing
  • Dispute deadlines
Recommendations:

Business Location

Set timezone to match your primary business location for consistency

Team Coordination

Ensure all team members understand the configured timezone

Customer Communication

Communicate timezone clearly in customer-facing materials

Documentation

Document timezone choice in your integration documentation

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Saving Changes

1

Review Your Changes

Before Saving:
  • Verify app name is descriptive and accurate
  • Ensure display name represents your brand
  • Confirm timezone matches your business location
  • Check all fields are properly filled
Changes to app settings take effect immediately and may impact customer-facing elements.
2

Monitor Change Status

Change Indicators:
  • Yellow warning: “You have unsaved changes”
  • Green confirmation: “All changes saved”
  • Save button: Enabled only when changes are present
Save status indicators showing unsaved changes warning
3

Apply Changes

Save Process:
  • Click the Save Changes button
  • Wait for confirmation message
  • Verify changes are reflected
  • Note any URL updates (display name changes)
Successfully saved settings will show a green “All changes saved” message.

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Important Considerations

Immediate Effect

Changes take effect immediately and may impact customer experience

Display Name Impact

Display name changes affect all customer-facing elements instantly

Timezone Changes

Timezone updates affect all time-based operations and reporting

App ID Persistence

App ID cannot be changed and should be stored securely

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues:
  • Network connectivity problems
  • Invalid characters in app names
  • Insufficient permissions
  • Browser caching issues
Solutions:
  • Check internet connection
  • Remove special characters
  • Verify account permissions
  • Clear browser cache and retry
Possible Causes:
  • Browser timezone override
  • Cached timezone data
  • System timezone conflicts
Solutions:
  • Refresh the page
  • Clear browser data
  • Verify system timezone settings
  • Contact support if issues persist
Common Problems:
  • Special characters causing display issues
  • Very long names being truncated
  • Names not appearing on invoices
Solutions:
  • Use standard characters only
  • Keep names under 50 characters
  • Wait for cache refresh (up to 10 minutes)
  • Test with sample transactions
App settings form the foundation of your Devdraft integration. Take time to configure them properly as they affect both internal operations and customer experience.