# Site Configuration

The Site Configuration section covers administrative settings that control the behavior, appearance, and functionality of your Varbase site. These settings are typically managed by Site Admins and Administrators.

## Overview

Site configuration is organized into several categories:

### System

System-level settings that affect the overall behavior of the site, including caching, performance, and third-party analytics integration.

See [System](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/11.0.x/content-designers/site-configuration/system) for details.

### User Interface

Settings that control the admin user experience, including navigation configuration, quick search tools, and responsive preview options.

See [User Interface](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/11.0.x/content-designers/site-configuration/user-interface) for details.

### Web Services

Configuration for API access and documentation, including JSON:API and OpenAPI/Swagger.

See [Web Services](https://docs.varbase.vardot.com/11.0.x/content-designers/site-configuration/web-services) for details.

## Accessing Site Configuration

Navigate to **Configuration** in the admin navigation sidebar, or go to `/admin/config`. The Configuration page organizes all settings into categories:

* **People**: Account settings, registration, and login configuration.
* **Content authoring**: Text formats, editor settings, and content creation tools.
* **Development**: Logging, error reporting, and maintenance mode.
* **Search and metadata**: URL aliases, redirects, meta tags, and sitemaps.
* **System**: Site information, cron, performance, and caching.
* **User interface**: Navigation settings, shortcuts, and UI tools.
* **Regional and language**: Date/time formats, language settings, and translation.
* **Media**: File system, image styles, and media configuration.
* **Web services**: API configuration and documentation.

## Permissions

Access to site configuration is controlled by user permissions. Most configuration pages require the **Site Admin** or **Administrator** role. If you cannot access a specific configuration page, verify your role and permissions with your site administrator.