===== ⚙️ Squirrel System Settings =====

==== 🔍 Overview ====

This document provides a detailed overview of the configurable system settings within the [[https://www.smikar.com/squirrel/|Squirrel]] archiving platform. Each setting plays a specific role in managing data archiving behavior, file lifecycle policies, storage destinations, and user environment configuration.

> ⚠️ **Important:**  
> Do **not** modify any system settings unless you’ve consulted this guide — or preferably, your **SmiKar representative**. Incorrect settings may impact system functionality and are changed **at your own risk**.

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==== 🧾 System Settings Explained ====

Below is a list of all configurable settings, what they do, and how they should be used.

^ **Setting Name** ^ **Value** ^ **Description** ^
| `ArchiveDays` | Number (e.g., 180) | Number of days since a file was last accessed before it’s archived. Set to `0` to disable. |
| `ModifiedDays` | Number (e.g., 730) | Number of days since a file was last modified before it's eligible for archiving. |
| `Azure_AccessTier` | `hot`, `cool`, or `cold` | Specifies the **Azure Blob Storage access tier** used for archived files. |
| `Azure_Container` | Text (e.g., `squirrel-archive`) | Name of the Azure container where archived files are stored. |
| `Azure_ResourceGroup` | Text | The name of the Azure Resource Group tied to your storage. |
| `Azure_StorageName` | Text | The name of the Azure Storage Account used by Squirrel. |
| `AzureDeleteBlobAfterDays` | Number | Number of days before archived files are automatically deleted from Azure. Set to `0` to disable deletion. |
| `baseurl` | URL (e.g., `https://squirrel.yourcompany.com`) | Base URL for your Squirrel deployment. Provided by SmiKar. |
| `StubType` | `HTML` or `URL` | Determines the format of the stub file. **Should not be changed** after deployment. |
| `Orphaned_restore_path` | SharePoint URL | Path used to restore files if the original location no longer exists. |
| `isMovedwithStub` | `0` or `1` | Whether Squirrel updates the archive record if a stub or folder is moved. `0 = off`, `1 = on`. |
| `isRetainedAfterDelete` | `0` or `1` | Determines whether Squirrel retains archived data if the stub or folder is deleted. `1 = retain`, `0 = delete`. |
| `MIP_enabled` | `0` or `1` | Enables Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) label filtering. `1 = enabled`. |
| `MIP_excluded_labels` | Comma-separated labels | MIP labels to exclude from archiving. **Case-sensitive**. |
| `Exclude_filetype` | `.ext1, .ext2` | File types to exclude from archiving (comma-separated extensions). |
| `company_name` | Your Company Name | Sets your organization’s name within the Squirrel portal. |
| `billing_address` | Full Address | Address used for billing purposes. |
| `shipping_address` | Full Address | Address used for shipping or invoicing documentation. |
| `Email_Alerts` | Email list | List of emails to receive system alerts and notifications. |
| `Email_Billing` | Email address | Email address to receive billing-related notifications. |

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==== ✅ Best Practices ====

- Always document changes made to system settings for future reference or support queries.
- When in doubt, consult [support@smikar.com](mailto:support@smikar.com) before making changes.
- Do **not** edit core settings like `StubType` or `baseurl` after deployment without SmiKar’s assistance.

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