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Updating Basic Site Information in Drupal: A How-To Guide

a) How do I configure the basic information of the Drupal site ?

1. First, navigate to Configuration in the Manage Administrative menu and select System.

2. Then, click Basic Site Settings (admin/config/system/site-information) to change the site name, slogan, administrative email address, or default homepage path.

3. After that, fill in the available fields that are appropriate for your site.

Field name Explanation Example value
Site details > Site name The site is identified and displayed in the browser using a specific method. Oldtown Hyper Market
Site details > Slogan Typically displayed throughout the website. Fresh Food
Site details > Email address The From address is used in automated emails, such as login password resets, to send messages. example@example.com

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4. Finally, click Save Configuration to see the changes applied to the site.

b) How do I configure the Drupal default locale ?

1. First, navigate to Configuration in the Manage Administrative menu and select Region and Language.

2. Then, click Regional Settings (admin/config/regional/settings).

3. After that, fill in the following form:

Field name Explanation Example value
Locale > Default country The primary country for your website Malaysia
Locale > First day of week The start of the week is marked on the calendar. Monday
Time zones > Default time zone The primary time zone of your website Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur
Time zones > Users may set their own time zone Users who are logged in can select a different time zone to display the date and time on the website. Unchecked

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4. Finally, click Save Configuration to see the changes applied to the site.

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