> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console.md).

# Customize the Pentaho User Console

You can change the look and feel of the Pentaho User Console (the standard web application for the Pentaho Server) by manually editing its configuration files, graphics, and CSS style sheets. Through these files and style sheets, you can also change interactive elements of Report Designer, Analyzer, and Dashboard Designer. For example, you can change the User Console’s default theme from Ruby to Sapphire or Crystal, then examine the style definitions to customize the login page.

**Note:** If you need to configure or manage Pentaho Server users and their roles, as opposed to changing its style, use the **Pentaho administration** page of the console.

Before editing any elements in the Pentaho WAR file, you must stop the web application server on which you are running the Pentaho software.

For information on customizing the Pentaho User Console, see the following topics:

* [Location of customizable configuration files](/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console/location-of-customizable-configuration-files.md)
* [Change the application login page logo and background](/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console/change-the-application-login-page-logo-and-background.md)
* [Add a logo to the web application](/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console/add-a-logo-to-the-web-application.md)
* [Make custom User Console themes](/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console/make-custom-user-console-themes.md)
* [Test your CSS changes](/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console/test-your-css-changes.md)
* [Localize the Pentaho Server](/pdia-admin/9.3-administer/customize-pentaho-products-cp/customize-the-pentaho-user-console/localize-the-pentaho-server.md)


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