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

# Announcement Settings

> Configure categories and customize your changelog

Fine-tune how announcements work for your team. Set up categories for organization and customize the changelog experience.

## Managing Categories

Categories help users filter and understand your updates at a glance.

### Creating Categories

1. Navigate to **Account** → **Settings**
2. Click **Announcements** → **Categories**
3. Click **Add Category**
4. Enter a name and pick a color
5. Click **Create**

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### Default Categories

Consider starting with:

* **New Features** - Major additions
* **Improvements** - Enhancements to existing features
* **Bug Fixes** - Resolved issues
* **Updates** - General news

### Category Colors

* Choose distinct colors for easy scanning
* Colors appear as badges on announcements
* Visible in portal and embeds

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<Tip>
  Keep categories broad. Too many categories make filtering less useful.
</Tip>

## Author Settings

### Display Options

Control how authors appear:

* Show author name on announcements
* Display author avatar
* Hide for a cleaner look

### Multiple Authors

* Each announcement tracks its creator
* Authors can be Admins or Makers
* Contributors cannot create announcements

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## Portal Configuration

Customize your public changelog:

### Navigation Label

* Default: "Changelog"
* Customize in portal settings
* Examples: "Updates", "What's New", "Release Notes"

### Display Settings

* Items per page
* Show/hide categories filter
* Enable RSS feed
* Allow email subscriptions

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## Best Practices

**Consistent Categories** - Use the same categories long-term

**Clear Naming** - Make categories self-explanatory

**Regular Review** - Audit categories yearly

**Team Alignment** - Document what goes in each category

<Info>
  Well-organized announcements help users quickly find updates relevant to them.
</Info>

## Managing Old Announcements

### Archive Strategy

* Keep all announcements for historical record
* Or unpublish very old updates
* Consider annual cleanup

### SEO Benefits

* Old announcements improve search rankings
* Keep URLs stable for backlinks
* Rich history shows product maturity

Ready to control visibility? Learn about [private posts →](/announcements/private-posts)