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System Settings

Global system settings control the default behavior and appearance of MyEmailVault.

Go to Settings > System in the sidebar.

Language

Set the display language for the interface. The following languages are supported:

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Estonian
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Dutch
  • Greek
  • Japanese

Note: Changing the backend language requires a server restart to take effect. Frontend language changes apply immediately.

Default Theme

Choose the default visual theme for all users:

  • Light -- Light background with dark text.
  • Dark -- Dark background with light text.
  • System -- Automatically matches the user's operating system preference.

Support Email

Set a support email address that is displayed to users when they need assistance. This appears in help sections and error messages throughout the interface.

Deletion Toggle

Enable or disable email deletion system-wide. When deletion is disabled:

  • The automated data lifecycle worker will not delete any emails, regardless of retention policy configuration.
  • Manual deletion actions are also blocked.

This acts as a global safety switch. Use it to suspend all deletions during legal holds, migrations, or other sensitive periods. Retention policies remain configured and will resume enforcement when deletion is re-enabled.