# Review your settings

We recommend reviewing all of your settings when you start using Zulip, and
then once again a few weeks later once you've gotten a better feel for how
you use Zulip.

## Review your settings

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1. Click on each tab on the left.

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## Review your preferences

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1. Click on the **Preferences** tab on the left.

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## Review your privacy settings

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1. Click on the **Account & privacy** tab on the left.

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## Related articles

* [Import your settings](/help/import-your-settings)