netbox/docs/features/user-preferences.md

User Preferences

NetBox stores per‑user options that control aspects of the web interface and data display. Preferences persist across sessions and can be managed under User → Preferences.

Table configurations

When a list view is configured using Configure, NetBox records the selected columns and ordering as per‑user table preferences for that table. These preferences are applied automatically on subsequent visits.

Clearing table preferences

Saved table preferences may need to be reset, for example, if a table fails to render or after an upgrade that changes available columns.

To clear saved preferences for one or more tables:

1. Click the username in the top‑right corner.
2. Select Preferences from the dropdown.
3. Scroll to the Table Configurations section.
4. Select the tables to reset.
5. Click Submit to clear the selected preferences.

After clearing preferences, reopen the list view and use Configure to set the desired columns and ordering.

!!! note

Per‑user table preferences are distinct from **Table Configs**, which are named, reusable configurations managed under *Customization → Table Configs*. Clearing preferences does not delete any Table Configs. See [Table Configs](../models/extras/tableconfig.md) for details.

Other preferences

Language

Selects the user interface language from installed translations (subject to system configuration).

Page length

Sets the default number of rows displayed on paginated tables.

Paginator placement

Controls where pagination controls are rendered relative to a table.

Striped table rows

Toggles alternating row backgrounds on tables.

Data format (raw views)

Sets the default format (JSON or YAML) when rendering raw data blocks.

CSV delimiter

Overrides the delimiter used when exporting CSV data.

Bookmarks

Users can bookmark frequently visited objects for convenient access. Bookmarks appear under the user menu and can be displayed on the personal dashboard using the bookmarks' widget. See Bookmark for model details.

Notifications and subscriptions

Users may subscribe to objects to receive notifications when changes occur. Notifications are listed under the user menu and can be marked as read or deleted. See Features > Notifications and the data‑model references for Subscription and Notification.

Admin defaults

Administrators can define defaults for new users via DEFAULT_USER_PREFERENCES. Users may override these values under their own preferences.

See also

• Development > User Preferences (manifest of recognized preference keys)