> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vibehub.co.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Project Settings

> Configure your project's name, visibility, and other options

## Accessing Settings

To access project settings:

1. Open your project
2. Click the **Settings** tab in the project navigation

<Note>
  Only project owners can modify settings. Collaborators can view but not change settings.
</Note>

## General Settings

### Project Name

Change your project's name:

1. Edit the **Project Name** field
2. Click **Save Changes**

<Warning>
  Changing your project name will update its URL. Any existing links to the old URL will stop working.
</Warning>

### Project Description

Update the description that appears on your project card and detail page. This helps collaborators understand what the project is about.

## Visibility Settings

Control who can see your project:

### Public Projects

* Anyone can view the project
* Appears in search results
* Great for open-source work

### Private Projects

* Only collaborators can view
* Hidden from public search
* Ideal for proprietary code

To change visibility:

1. Toggle the **Public Project** switch
2. Confirm the change

## Collaborators

Manage who has access to your project:

* **View collaborators** - See everyone with access
* **Invite new collaborators** - Add team members via email
* **Update permissions** - Change between Read and Read & Write
* **Remove collaborators** - Revoke access

See [Inviting Collaborators](/collaboration/inviting-collaborators) for detailed instructions.

## Branch Management

From settings, you can:

* View all branches in your project
* Compare branches to see differences
* Set the default branch
* Delete branches (except protected branches)

See [Branches](/version-control/branches) for more details.

## Deployment

Configure automatic deployments:

* Connect to Netlify or Vercel
* Select which site to deploy to
* View deployment history

See [Deployment Overview](/deployment/overview) for setup instructions.

## Danger Zone

<Warning>
  Actions in the Danger Zone are destructive and cannot be undone. Proceed with caution.
</Warning>

### Export Project

Download all your project files as a ZIP archive:

1. Click **Export Project**
2. Wait for the ZIP to be generated
3. Download will start automatically

### Delete Project

Permanently delete your project and all its data:

1. Click **Delete Project**
2. Type the project name to confirm
3. Click **Delete** to confirm

**This action:**

* Removes all commits
* Removes all files
* Removes all collaborator access
* Cannot be undone

<Tip>
  Consider exporting your project before deleting it, just in case you need the code later.
</Tip>

## Settings Summary

| Setting       | Who Can Change | Effect                      |
| ------------- | -------------- | --------------------------- |
| Project Name  | Owner          | Updates project URL         |
| Description   | Owner          | Updates display info        |
| Visibility    | Owner          | Controls who can view       |
| Collaborators | Owner          | Manages access              |
| Deployment    | Owner          | Configures auto-deploy      |
| Delete        | Owner          | Permanently removes project |

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Manage Collaborators" icon="users" href="/collaboration/managing-team">
    Control who has access
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Deployment" icon="cloud-arrow-up" href="/deployment/overview">
    Configure automatic deployments
  </Card>
</CardGroup>