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# Account & settings

Most of the time you'll run Perisclaw straight from WhatsApp. The **dashboard** is where you handle the few things that live outside chat — your connection, notifications, invites, and account.

## Your dashboard

The dashboard shows your assistant's status at a glance:

* **Connection status** — whether Perisclaw is connected to your WhatsApp.
* **Open WhatsApp** — jump straight to your self-chat to start messaging.
* It's also where you [connect apps](/skills-and-integrations/connecting-apps.md), set up the [MCP connection](/use-with-claude-and-other-ai/mcp-server.md) for Claude and other AI, and adjust per-chat [modes](/security-and-control/chat-modes.md).

## Push notifications

Turn on **push notifications** to get a nudge on your phone when something needs you — even when WhatsApp is closed. You can enable them during setup or anytime from the dashboard. On mobile, you can also install the dashboard as an app for quicker access.

## Invite friends

Perisclaw is in early access, and you can bring people in with your **invite code**. Share it via WhatsApp or copy the link from your dashboard. Each account comes with a few invites, and you can see which ones have been redeemed.

## Per-chat settings

Beyond the [mode](/security-and-control/chat-modes.md), each chat has a few options you can tune — like whether your assistant replies in its own voice or yours, how much chat history it considers, and any standing notes for that chat (*"never discuss budget in this group"*). Just ask, or adjust them from the dashboard.

## Managing your account

You're always in full control of your data:

* **Clear what it remembers** — ask your assistant to forget specific things at any time.
* **Delete your account** — from the dashboard's **Danger Zone**, you can disconnect WhatsApp and permanently remove your account and its data.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Deleting your account is permanent — it disconnects Perisclaw from your WhatsApp and erases your data. You'll be asked to confirm before anything is removed.
{% endhint %}

For more on how your data is handled, see [Privacy & security](/security-and-control/privacy-and-security.md).


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