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title: General settings
product: vercel
url: /docs/project-configuration/general-settings
canonical_url: "https://vercel.com/docs/project-configuration/general-settings"
last_updated: 2026-02-26
type: reference
prerequisites:
  - /docs/project-configuration
related:
  - /docs/builds/configure-a-build
  - /docs/functions/runtimes/node-js/node-js-versions
  - /docs/comments
  - /docs/vercel-toolbar
  - /docs/flags
summary: Configure basic settings for your Vercel project, including the project name, build and development settings, root directory, Node.js version,...
install_vercel_plugin: npx plugins add vercel/vercel-plugin
---

# General settings

## Project name


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## Related pages

> **For AI agents:** Follow these links to understand how this page connects to the rest of the Vercel ecosystem. For the full cross-link map (inbound, outbound, prerequisites, and semantic neighbors), see the .graph.md link below.

- [Firewall Terraform Configuration](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/firewall-terraform-configuration?from=related) — Learn how to create scalable firewall configurations with Terraform
- [How do I change the name of my Vercel Project?](https://vercel.com/kb/guide/how-do-i-change-the-name-of-my-vercel-project?from=related) — Change your Vercel project name in the dashboard, CLI, or REST API, then update the environment variables, callbacks, an
- [Project Settings](https://vercel.com/docs/project-configuration/project-settings?from=related) — Use the project settings, to configure custom domains, environment variables, Git, integrations, deployment protection,
- [Security settings](https://vercel.com/docs/project-configuration/security-settings?from=related) — Configure security settings for your Vercel project, including Logs and Source Protection, Vercel Support Code Visibilit
- [Add to Environments](https://vercel.com/docs/vercel-toolbar/in-production-and-localhost?from=related) — Learn how to use the Vercel Toolbar in production and local environments.
- [Project Linking](https://vercel.com/docs/cli/project-linking?from=related) — Learn how to link existing Vercel Projects with Vercel CLI.
- [Build Features](https://vercel.com/docs/builds/build-features?from=related) — Learn how to customize your deployments using Vercel's build features.

Full cross-link map for this page: [/docs/project-configuration/general-settings.graph.md](/docs/project-configuration/general-settings.graph.md)
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Project names can be up to 100 characters long and must be lowercase. They can include letters, digits, and the following characters: `.`, `\_`, `-`. However, they cannot contain the sequence `---`.

## Build and development settings

You can edit settings regarding the build and development settings, root directory, and the [install command](/docs/builds/configure-a-build#install-command). See the [Configure a build documentation](/docs/builds/configure-a-build) to learn more.

The changes you make to these settings will only be applied starting from your **next deployment**.

## Node.js version

Learn more about how to customize the Node.js version of your project in the [Node.js runtime](/docs/functions/runtimes/node-js/node-js-versions#setting-the-node.js-version-in-project-settings) documentation.

You can also learn more about [all supported versions](/docs/functions/runtimes/node-js/node-js-versions#default-and-available-versions) of Node.js.

## Project ID

Your project ID can be used by the REST API to carry out tasks relating to your project. To locate your Project ID:

1. Ensure you have selected your Team from the team switcher.
2. Choose your project from the [dashboard](https://vercel.com/d?to=%2Fdashboard\&title=Open+Dashboard).
3. Open **Settings** in the sidebar.
4. Under **General**, scroll down until you find **Project ID**. The ID should start `prj_`.
5. Copy the Project ID to use as needed.

## Vercel Toolbar settings

The Vercel Toolbar is a tool that assists you in iterating and developing your project and is enabled by default on preview deployments. You can enable or disable the toolbar in your project settings.

- Leave feedback on deployments with [Comments](/docs/comments)
- Navigate [through dashboard pages](/docs/vercel-toolbar#using-the-toolbar-menu), and [share deployments](/docs/vercel-toolbar#sharing-deployments)
- Read and set [Feature Flags](/docs/flags)
- Use [Draft Mode](/docs/draft-mode) for previewing unpublished content
- Edit content in real-time using [Edit Mode](/docs/edit-mode)
- Inspect for [Layout Shifts](/docs/vercel-toolbar/layout-shift-tool) and [Interaction Timing](/docs/vercel-toolbar/interaction-timing-tool)
- Check for accessibility issues with the [Accessibility Audit Tool](/docs/vercel-toolbar/accessibility-audit-tool)


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