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title: System Settings
slug: help/en-us/pulse/settings-system
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createdAt: 2026-02-09T13:08:56.794Z
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### Required Permissions

All users assigned to a role with Herd Read permissions can view this feature.Only users who are assigned a role with Herd Configuration permissions can edit data or customize settings.

See the topics below to learn more:

- [Know Your VAS PULSE Version](docId:5i7xV63wGmRxMsoTYJaaA)
- [Edit Dairy User Permissions](docId\:gW6ZX7tfC4IhSbrtOzc_V)
- [Manage Dairy Roles](docId:9YjUkdzFab0KkO1HW0Mxj)
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### Can't find this feature? Make sure it's included in your subscription!

This feature/option is available only for DC Unlimited subscribers. MyDC subscribers will not see it in PULSE.

Click [here](docId:5i7xV63wGmRxMsoTYJaaA) to learn more about the different versions of PULSE.
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The **System Settings** page allows you to customize general configuration options that define how your dairy uses PULSE. You can find this feature under the [DairyComp/MyDC menu](docId\:ezFEjZDkBcfov-b69AUPR) > [Settings](docId\:ezFEjZDkBcfov-b69AUPR) option on the General Settings tab.

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## Command Line

**Preferred Keyword Language:** Use the drop-down to select the language used for Command Line keywords (e.g., LIST, SHOW).
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## Parlor Settings

- **Milk Testing Provider:** Use the drop-down to select the provider your dairy uses for milk testing.
- **Milking Frequency:** Enter the general number of times per day that your dairy's animals are milked. You must enter a digit between 0-4.
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