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title: How do I configure my settings in the Host Portal?
description: See the below for some instructions on how to adjust your settings such as business hours, address, cancelation/rescheduling policies, etc.
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# How do I configure my settings in the Host Portal?

## See the below for some instructions on how to adjust your settings such as business hours, address, cancelation/rescheduling policies, etc.

#### 1. Click on Your Profile

![Frame 4](https://help.bookelevent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%204.png?width=688&height=392&name=Frame%204.png)

#### 2. Click on Host Information

Select your timezone, add your logo, host/company bio, etc

![](https://help.bookelevent.com/hubfs/image-png-Oct-02-2023-05-36-33-0747-PM.png)

#### 3. Click on Event Settings & Policies

1\) Lead time = This should include how many days in advance you need to be booked (if you have a kit, this should include shipping time)

2\) If you have shipments, include any policies, exclusions, etc here

![](https://help.bookelevent.com/hubfs/image-png-Oct-02-2023-05-37-14-8603-PM.png)

#### 4. Select other options

1\) International, expedited shipping (we will contact you for pricing of course!)

2\) Custom messages (Y/N)

3\) Video Conference info

4\) In-Person Events

5\) Languages

![](https://help.bookelevent.com/hubfs/image-png-Oct-02-2023-05-38-24-7302-PM.png)

#### 5. Select your cancelation, rescheduling and flexible headcount policy

As well as rescheduling and cancelation fees if applied

![](https://help.bookelevent.com/hubfs/image-png-Oct-02-2023-05-39-06-0479-PM.png)

#### 6. Enter your Emergency Contact & Address

You will be asked to enter these for every order. If you want a default, you can select that here.

![](https://help.bookelevent.com/hubfs/image-png-Oct-02-2023-05-39-33-8297-PM.png)

#### 8. Sync your calendar

This will allow clients to see your availability to send in inquiries on the website!

![](https://help.bookelevent.com/hubfs/image-png-Oct-02-2023-05-39-49-3125-PM.png)

**9. Add Gifts or Items to increase orders**

Set up you policies for items/gifts. 

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