# Configuring RetroShare

RetroShare allows you to configure some of the most commonly modified aspects of RetroShare.

### General Settings

The settings on the General page are the most commonly modified settings.

- Startup Options: You can also configure RetroShare to run when your system starts (Windows only).

### Server Settings

The Server settings page lets you change how RetroShare connects to the RetroShare network.

### Directories Settings

The Directories settings page lets you add and remove Shared Directories and can set a Incoming Directorie.

### Appearance Settings

The settings on the Appearance page allow you to customize the look and feel of RetroShare.

- Language: RetroShare's interface has been translated into many languages by helpful volunteers. When RetroShare is first run, it will try to guess which language your computer is currently using. If RetroShare guesses incorrectly, or if you prefer a different language, you can choose another language from the dropdown box. You will need to restart RetroShare after changing the displayed language for the changes to take effect.
- Style: In most cases, RetroShare will default to using your platform's default interface style. If you dislike the default, you can choose whichever interface style you prefer from the dropdown box.
- Style Sheet: RetroShare will default to using default style sheet. If you dislike the default, you can choose whichever style sheet you prefer from the dropdown box.