How do I change the date format?

Every date in MetaFrazo, from date pickers and table columns to chart labels and timestamps, follows a format you choose. The default is dd/mm/yyyy (so the 9th of June 2026 reads 09/06/2026). If you prefer the month first, or an unambiguous calendar-neutral format, you can switch in a couple of clicks.

Changing it

1. Open the dashboard and go to Settings → Appearance (/dashboard/settings/appearance).
2. Find the Date format section, below Theme and Interface.
3. Pick one of the three options. Each shows a worked example so there's no guessing:
   • dd/mm/yyyy: e.g. 31/12/2026 (day first; the default)
   • mm/dd/yyyy: e.g. 12/31/2026 (month first)
   • yyyy-mm-dd: e.g. 2026-12-31 (ISO 8601, year first)

The change takes effect immediately: no save button, no reload. Every date on every page updates to match.

Where it applies

The format is applied everywhere dates appear, not just in settings:

• Date pickers: the start/end range fields on dashboards (for example the Audit Compass custom range, or the Date from / Date to filters on the operations and risk pages) show and accept dates in your chosen format.
• Displayed dates: table cells, tooltips, "last seen" labels, and event timestamps all render in your format.

When you type into a date field, enter it in the format shown in the field's placeholder (e.g. 31/12/2026 for dd/mm/yyyy), or click the calendar icon and pick a day. Either way works, and an entry that isn't a real date is rejected so the filter never breaks.

It's your choice, and it follows you

• Per-user. Your date format is yours alone. Changing it doesn't affect your teammates. Everyone picks their own.
• Across devices. The choice is saved to your account, so signing in on a different browser or computer carries it over. Your most recent change wins.

A note on times

The date format controls the calendar date. Times of day (for example an event at 14:32) are shown in your local timezone using a 24-hour clock. That part doesn't change when you switch date formats. Dense chart axes that pack in many time points keep their own compact labels for readability.

Where to go from here

• What is MetaFrazo?: share with new teammates so they know where settings live.
• Still stuck? Use Contact support (top-right menu) and we'll help.