> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PADS4 Configuration

The PADS4 Configuration tool lets you define and manage key system settings for your installation. Use it post-install to tailor hosting, security, and services.

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### Hosting Configuration

Define access ports for the PADS4 interface and secure them with HTTPS.

* **HTTP Port**: For PADS4 CTRL Center (default: 80).
* **HTTPS Port (SSL)**: Enables secure communication (default: 443).
* **Enable HSTS**: Redirects HTTP to HTTPS automatically.
* **TLS Version:** Select TLS 1.2+ or 1.3. This is the minimun TLS versions that is used. If TLS 1.3 is available it will be used on TLS.1.2+

### Message Broker Configuration

* **PADS4 Message Broker** This is the default setting and applicable for most installations.
* **RabbitMQ** This is for legacy or specific installations

### **Reverse Proxy Configuration**

* **PADS4 Reverse Proxy** This is the default setting and applicable for most installations
* **NGinx** This is for legacy or specific installations

### Root User Configuration

* **Username:** su/root
* **Password:** Enter strong password for su\root user; [required for system login.](https://docs.pads4.com/ctrl-centre/account-creation)

### PADS4 Foundation Services

* **Custom Storage Location:** If required, change the **default storage** location for **PADS4 Foundation Services**.

<Note>
  This setting **does not** affect the **content folder**. The **content folder** location can be defined using **PADS4 System Management** for each **domain**.
</Note>

### PADS4 CMS (legacy)

These settings are for PADS4 CMS 1.0.

* **Default Language:** Set the default language of the database.
* **Database Configuration:** Select the database type for storage:
  * **SQLite** This is the default setting and applicable for most installations
  * **Microsoft SQL Server**
    * Hostname and port for Microsoft SQL Server
    * Username and password for Microsoft SQL Server

<Note>
  When changing the database while PADS4 is in use, the existing data will not be migrated. The new database starts empty.
</Note>

### Service Selection

To boost performance, disable unused microservices on the PADS4 Server. Configurable options include NDS.PADS4.FIDS.Server, NDS.Services.PowerBI, NDS.Services.Teams.Integration.

<Warning>
  Disabling may cause instability. Contact support if unsure.
</Warning>

### Click Change Sensor Database.

* Select the database type you want to use. You can choose from the following options:
  * SQLite (default)
  * SQL Server
  * PostgreSQL
  * MongoDB
* The selected database is created

<Note>
  When changing the database while PADS4 is in use, the existing data will not be migrated. The new database starts empty.
</Note>

### Save and Restart Configuration

Click **Apply** to save settings and automatically restart services (takes about 30 seconds).