System Settings

Lighthouse has various options to fine-tune it based on your needs. This section covers all the configurable aspects of Lighthouse to help you customize the application according to your organization’s workflow and requirements.

Configuration Areas

Configuration

General application settings that affect the overall Lighthouse behavior, including:

  • Configuration export/import
  • Optional features
  • Terminology customization
  • Periodic refresh settings

Demo Data

Load sample scenarios to explore Lighthouse features or for training purposes. Various scenarios are available covering different team situations and use cases.

Database Management

Backup, Restore, and Clear your database.

API Keys

Create and manage API keys for the Lighthouse CLI, MCP servers, and other automation clients. This is especially relevant when you follow the AI and Automation setup and your Lighthouse instance requires authentication.

Role-Based Access Control

Configure who can read, edit, and create teams and portfolios once authentication is enabled. Covers the four roles (System Admin, Team Admin, Portfolio Admin, Viewer), the first-time bootstrap, direct grants, SSO group mappings, team / portfolio creation rights, and the Emergency Admin recovery path.

System Info

Access detailed information about your system as well as logging information for troubleshooting and monitoring Lighthouse operations, including log level configuration and log viewing capabilities.

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