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Settings

What is the Settings page?​

The Settings page is where you can configure how Axessibly works. Here you can customize scans, choose where to save data, see information about space used, and personalize the interface.

How to get started?​

When you access the Settings page, you see all available options organized in sections. Some sections are available to all users, others require Pro or Enterprise accounts.

Scan Settings​

This section allows you to configure how scans are performed. It's only available to Pro and Enterprise users.

Scan Timeout​

The timeout is the maximum time a scan can take before being interrupted. If a page takes too long to load, the scan will be stopped after this time.

  • Minimum value: 5 seconds (5000 milliseconds)
  • Maximum value: 120 seconds (120000 milliseconds)
  • Default value: 30 seconds (30000 milliseconds)

When to increase timeout: If you have pages that take a long time to load (for example because they have a lot of content or heavy scripts), you might need to increase this value.

When to decrease timeout: If you want scans to be faster and don't mind if some slow pages are skipped, you can decrease this value.

WCAG Level​

The WCAG level determines which accessibility standards are checked during scans.

  • Level A (Basic): Checks only fundamental accessibility requirements. It's the minimum level.
  • Level AA (Standard): Checks stricter requirements. It's the recommended level for most websites and the one required for EAA compliance.

Recommendation: Use Level AA for complete standards compliance.

Include Warnings​

This option determines whether "warning" type issues are included in scan results.

  • Enabled: Warnings are shown in results. They're issues that reduce usability but don't completely prevent access.
  • Disabled: Only critical issues are shown.

Recommendation: Leave this option enabled to have a complete view of all accessibility issues.

Include Info​

This option determines whether informational suggestions are included in scan results.

  • Enabled: Informational suggestions are shown. They're tips to improve accessibility that aren't critical.
  • Disabled: Only critical issues and warnings are shown.

Recommendation: Leave this option enabled if you want to see all possible improvements, even minor ones.

File Management​

This section allows you to choose where application data is saved. It's available to all users.

Save Folder​

Axessibly saves all data (scans, issues, settings) in a JSON file in the folder you choose. This allows you to:

  • Have complete control over your data
  • Make backups simply by copying the folder
  • Change projects by selecting a different folder

How to select a folder​

  1. Click the "Select Folder" button
  2. The browser will ask you to select a folder on your computer
  3. Choose a folder (you can also create a new one)
  4. Data will be automatically saved in that folder

Change folder​

If you want to change the save folder:

  1. Click the "Change" button next to the current folder name
  2. Select a new folder
  3. Data will be saved in the new folder

Important note: When you change folders, you're changing projects. Data in the old folder remains saved, but the application will use the new folder to save new data.

Folder status​

You'll see different messages based on the folder status:

  • Initializing: The application is preparing the save system
  • Select a folder: You haven't selected a folder yet. You need to select it to start using the application
  • Saved folder: You've selected a folder but need to reload the page to activate it
  • File database configured correctly: Everything is ready and working

Selection errors​

If there's an error in folder selection, you'll see a message with suggestions. Recommended folders are:

  • Documents: A standard and safe folder
  • Downloads: Easy to find
  • Custom folder: You can create a specific folder for your projects

Data Management​

This section allows you to configure how data is saved. It's available to all users.

Auto Save​

This option determines whether scan results are saved automatically.

  • Enabled: Each scan is automatically saved when completed. You don't need to do anything.
  • Disabled: You need to manually save scan results.

Recommendation: Leave this option enabled to never lose your scan results.

Storage Information​

This section shows you information about space used and saved data. It's available to all users.

Archived Scans​

This number shows how many scans you've saved in the database. Each scan represents the analysis of a page.

Total Issues​

This number shows the total of all issues found in all scans. It includes critical issues, warnings, and info.

Space Used​

This number shows how much space your data occupies on disk. It's an approximate estimate based on the JSON file size.

Last Scan​

This date shows when you performed your last scan. If you haven't performed any scans yet, this field will be empty.

Delete All Data​

This button allows you to delete all saved data. It's only available to Enterprise users.

Warning: This operation is permanent and cannot be undone. It will delete:

  • All scans
  • All issues found
  • All statistics

Data will be deleted from the JSON file, but the file itself will remain in the folder.

When to use it: Use this function only if you want to start completely from scratch or if you're changing projects and want to clean old data.

Customization​

This section allows you to personalize the application's appearance. It's only available to Enterprise users.

You can upload a custom logo that will be shown in the application instead of the default logo.

Logo requirements:

  • Format: PNG
  • Maximum size: 2MB
  • Recommended size: Not too large (about 200x50 pixels)

How to upload a logo:

  1. Click the "Upload Logo" button
  2. Select a PNG file from your computer
  3. The logo will be uploaded and shown immediately

How to remove a logo:

  1. Click the "X" button in the top right corner of the logo preview
  2. The logo will be removed and the default one will be shown

How to change a logo:

  1. Click the "Change Logo" button
  2. Select a new PNG file
  3. The new logo will replace the previous one

Custom Data​

This text field allows you to save custom information that can be useful for your project.

You can enter:

  • Project notes
  • Specific configurations
  • Documentation references
  • Any other useful information

This data is saved together with settings and can be retrieved at any time.

Available Actions​

At the top of the page there are two main buttons:

Save Changes​

This button saves all changes you've made to settings. It's disabled if there are no changes to save.

Note: Many settings are automatically saved when you modify them. This button is useful for saving all changes at once.

When you save successfully, you'll see a green confirmation message that automatically disappears after a few seconds.

Reset Defaults​

This button resets all settings to default values. You'll be asked for confirmation before proceeding.

Warning: This operation will reset all settings, including:

  • Scan timeout
  • WCAG level
  • Warning/info inclusion options
  • Auto save
  • Custom logo (if uploaded)
  • Custom data

When to use it: Use this function if you've modified too many settings and want to return to default values.

Automatic Saving​

Many settings are automatically saved when you modify them. This means:

  • You don't need to click "Save" for each single change
  • Changes are applied immediately
  • Data is always up to date

However, the "Save Changes" button is still available to save all changes at once, if you prefer.

Required Permissions​

Some features require specific accounts:

  • Viewing settings: All users (Demo, Pro, Enterprise) can see settings
  • Scan settings: Only Pro and Enterprise can modify timeout, WCAG level, warnings/info
  • File management: All users can select the save folder
  • Customization (logo, custom data): Only Enterprise can upload logo and save custom data
  • Data deletion: Only Enterprise can delete all data

Demo users can see all sections but cannot modify advanced settings.

Useful Tips​

  1. Select a folder at the start: Before starting to use the application, make sure you've selected a folder to save data.

  2. Use Level AA: For EAA compliance, always use WCAG Level AA.

  3. Leave options enabled: Leave "Include Warnings" and "Include Info" options enabled to have a complete view of issues.

  4. Backup the folder: Since all data is saved in a folder, you can easily make backups by copying that folder.

  5. Use custom data: The custom data field is useful for saving notes and project information that might be useful in the future.

  6. Monitor space: Regularly check storage information to see how much space you're using.

When there's no data​

If you haven't selected a folder yet or haven't performed any scans, some sections might be empty or show zero values. This is normal. Once you start using the application, data will be automatically populated.