The Settings page lets you configure FocusMe’s global behaviour. Open it from the Settings tab in the sidebar.
General
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Start at logon | Launch FocusMe automatically when you log in to your computer |
| Master password | Set a global password required to access FocusMe settings and plan management |
| Start minimized | Launch FocusMe to the system tray instead of showing the main window |
| Font scale | Adjust the UI font size for readability |
| Dark theme | Switch between light and dark interface themes |
| Update method | Choose how updates are handled: Prompt (asks before installing) or Automatic (installs silently) |
| Check Now | Manually check for available updates |
| Next day offset | Set when FocusMe considers a new day to start (e.g., 4:00 AM so late-night usage counts as the previous day) |
| Daily backups | Automatically back up your plan configurations each day |
| 24-hour clock | Display times in 24-hour format instead of 12-hour AM/PM |
Master Password
The master password protects access to FocusMe itself. When set:
- Opening the FocusMe main window requires the password
- Accessing Settings requires the password
- The password is separate from individual plan protection passwords
If you forget your master password, you will need to contact FocusMe support for a reset. Choose something memorable or store it in a password manager.
Browsers
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Title detection | Configure how FocusMe reads browser window titles for title-based matching |
| URL cache | Control how long detected URLs are cached for faster matching |
| Aggressive blocking options | Enable more aggressive methods for stubborn sites that evade standard blocking |
| Browser extension links | Quick install links for the FocusMe browser extension on supported browsers |
System
The System tab contains advanced protection and system-level settings.
Protection Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Process protection | Prevent FocusMe’s processes from being terminated via Task Manager or command line |
| Config protection | Prevent modification of FocusMe’s configuration files on disk |
| Directory protection | Prevent access to FocusMe’s installation directory |
| Block Task Manager | Prevent Task Manager from opening while plans are active |
| Block terminal | Prevent command-line terminals (CMD, PowerShell) from opening while plans are active |
| Aggressive mode | Enable more aggressive process protection for environments where standard protection is bypassed |
| NTP clock | Use a network time server to prevent bypassing time-based plans by changing the system clock |
| Block date/time changes | Prevent modification of the system clock while plans are active |
| Protect uninstall | Prevent FocusMe from being uninstalled while plans are active |
Data Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Statistics recording | Enable or disable tracking of website and application usage data |
| Clipboard protection | Block clipboard operations (copy/paste) while plans are active — useful for preventing workarounds |
| Max plans | Set a limit on the number of plans that can be created |
| Import/Export | Enable or disable the ability to import and export plans as .FMP files |
Import/Export must be enabled here before you can use the import and export options in the plan context menu. See
Import & Export Plans for details.
AI Coach & Anonymous Data
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Share Anonymous Data for AI Coaching & Recommendations | Enable anonymous activity data collection to power AI Coach insights. Your data is stored under an anonymous token that cannot be traced back to your account. |
| Delete My Data | Permanently delete all your anonymous activity data from our servers. This button appears when sharing is turned off. |
In the EU, EEA, and UK, you must explicitly opt in before any data is collected. In other regions, sharing is enabled by default but can be turned off at any time.
Notifications
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Notification position | Choose where notifications appear on screen (top-right, bottom-right, etc.) |
| Notification sounds | Enable or disable audio alerts for notifications |
| Block notifications | Suppress all FocusMe notifications (useful during presentations) |
| Fixed interval thresholds | Configure the time intervals at which periodic reminders are triggered |
Per-plan notification settings (status changes, usage alerts, start/end warnings) are configured in Step 6 of the Plan Wizard. The Settings > Notifications tab controls global notification behaviour.
