Customize the Home page directly from the home page
some settings can be customized directly from the home page, others are available in the Preferences menu.Set your default mode between Search and Chat
You can pin your preferred default, Search or Chat, directly from the Home page composer so Glean starts the way you like every time. Pinning sets your pinned mode as the default at the start of each new Glean session, and moves the pinned mode to the left in the composer toggle for easier access. On the Glean Home page, select the pin icon next to either Search or Chat on the composer.- The pin shows up on the mode which is currently not the pinned tab. If you don’t see the pin icon, you are already pinned to the mode you selected.
- Your organization has a global default set by your admin (for example, Chat-first), you will see that mode on the left by default. You can still change your personal default by pinning the mode you prefer and that will override the global default.
Customize home page settings using the settings icon
In the upper right hand corner of the home page, you will see a settings icon (slider filter icon). Clicking this will open a drawer with the following settings:- General: Control basic behavior of the Glean home page.
- Theme: Choose your preferred theme for the Glean home page.
- Background: Choose from a variety of static and scenic wallpapers to personalize your background.
- Layout: Customize how content is displayed on your home page.
- Default composer selection: Choose the default mode for the composer (the box where you type search queries or chat prompts) each time you load the Home Page.
Customize the Home page using the Preferences Menu
The Preferences Menu contains more advanced settings for customizing your home page. To access the Preferences Menu:- Select your profile icon in the lower left corner of the home page.
- Select Your Settings.
- Ensure you’re on the Preferences tab.
Home page settings customization options
You can customize the following home page settings using either the settings icon or the Preferences Menu:General
Control basic behavior of the Glean home page.- Use Glean as new tab page: When toggled on, Glean will appear every time you open a new tab in your browser.
- Show bookmarks bar: Toggle this to show or hide the bookmarks bar for quick access to saved links.
- Show shortcuts: Toggle this to show or hide shortcuts to commonly visited pages or apps.
Theme
- Light: A bright, classic look.
- Dark: A sleek, low-light theme that’s easy on the eyes.
- System: Automatically matches your operating system’s light or dark mode setting.
Background
Choose from a variety of static and scenic wallpapers to personalize your background.- Tap any image to apply it.
- To remove wallpaper, select the blank option in the top-left.
Layout
Customize how content is displayed on your home page.- Simple: A minimal and focused layout—great if you prefer a clean workspace.
- Informational (default): Displays helpful widgets like your calendar, mentions, trending content, and more.
Preferred language
Choose your preferred language for the Glean home page.Default composer selection
Choose the default mode for the composer (the box where you type search queries or chat prompts) each time you load the Home Page. This gives you faster access to your preferred workflow, whether you’re a search power user or rely on Glean Assistant for chat.- Search (default): Composer defaults to a search mode—ideal if you primarily use Glean for quick lookups.
- Chat : Composer opens ready for a conversation with Glean’s assistant.
- Sticky: Glean will remember your last used mode—Search or Chat—and default to that next time.
Tips
- Changes take effect immediately. You don’t need to save.
- You can return to the settings panel at any time to make updates.