Settings

The Settings panel is your control center for all Stealth features. Access it by clicking the gear icon or Settings button in the main window. From here, you can configure security features, manage tools, customize appearance, and access support.

Main window settings panel

Click Settings in the footer to open the slide-out panel on the main window. Sections collapse and expand in place. Use the expand button in the header for the full Expanded Settings window with the same options organized as tabs.

Accessing Settings

Click the Settings button in the main Stealth window. The panel slides in from the right side, overlaying the main interface. Close it by clicking the X button, clicking outside the panel, or pressing Escape.

For a larger view with more options, click the expand button in the settings header to open Expanded Settings in a full window.

Stealth account bar (slide-out panel)

At the top of the slide-out panel, the compact account bar shows your Stealth identity, Link to bind this device, and optional sign-in or device management when linked. Below it, Cross-device sync (beta) mirrors clipboard, vault, and notes across linked devices when you enable each toggle after linking.

Panel sections (slide-out and Expanded)

The slide-out panel and Expanded Settings share the same options. Expanded Settings uses tabs; the panel uses collapsible sections:

• General - Launch at startup, Auto Connect VPN, Hotkey service, Replace Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del), Clipboard History (Ctrl+Shift+X), Classic File Explorer menus, Sounds with connection, disconnect, and shutdown sound picks
• Security - Local Attack Surface and Device Posture launchers, Content Filtering (None, Malware, Malware + Adult), Adblock with System engine, Tor routing, DNS encryption, Scan Downloads (folder path, auto-dismiss safe notifications), Uninstall Cleanup, Disable Windows Recall, Block Chrome On-Device AI
• Gaming - Gaming Mode (Ctrl+Shift+G) with auto-detect, MTU optimization, Nagle, pause background bandwidth, Discord Safe, keepalive interval, Gaming Widget
• Cosmetic - Shield animation, UI style (None, Hexagon Grid, Energy Strands), VPN connection reminder overlay (frequency, type, colors), UI transparency slider, Show IP Address
• Tools - Launch buttons for every Stealth module (listed below)
• System - Debug Mode, Reset All Settings, Connection Repair (Ctrl+Shift+H), Shutdown Stealth
• Beta Program - Opt into beta testing builds
• About - Version, publisher, Check for Updates

Expanded Settings tabs

• General - Same as panel General plus expanded layout and StealthChat Discord notification options where shown
• Security - Same security toggles; Gaming Optimization also appears here in the full window layout
• Cosmetic - Full animation and reminder controls
• Tools - Tool cards for each module
• Advanced - Replace Windows Task Manager, Beta Program, Debug Mode (auto-disables after 10 minutes), Reset All Settings, Connection Repair, Shutdown Stealth
• About - Version, update check, support links

Account Information

Click the user icon in the settings header to view your account details:

Use the Refresh Status button to sync with the license server if your status appears outdated.

Security Settings

The Security section controls your core protection features:

Content Filtering - Choose between None (Default), Malware Protection, or Malware + Adult Content filtering levels. This uses DNS filtering to block harmful domains.

DNS Encryption - Enables DNS-over-HTTPS to encrypt domain lookups. Strongly recommended.

Tor Routing - Routes traffic through the Tor network for maximum anonymity. Significantly slower but provides strong privacy.

Disable Windows Recall - Prevents Windows 11's Recall feature from taking screenshots of your activity.

Tools

Open any module from Tools in the slide-out panel or the Tools tab in Expanded Settings:

Appearance (Cosmetic)

Shield Animation - Toggle the main window animation. Pick None, Hexagon Grid, or Energy Strands.

VPN Connection Reminder Animation - Optional overlay when disconnected: frequency, overlay type (Hexagon, Electric Border, Force Field), and primary/secondary colors.

UI Transparency - Enable window transparency and adjust opacity from 20% to 100%.

Show IP Address - Display your current IP on the main window when connected.

Debug Mode

Debug Mode provides detailed logging for troubleshooting issues:

Enable Debug Mode - Toggle to enable verbose logging. When enabled, detailed logs are captured for all Stealth operations.

Auto-Disable - Debug mode automatically turns off after 10 minutes to prevent excessive logging.

Bug Report Capture - Press ALT+D while clicking the helmet icon to capture a debug snapshot for bug reports. Sensitive data is automatically filtered.

Log Behavior - When OFF: only errors are logged. When ON: full diagnostic logs are captured and synced for support analysis.

Update & Support

Keep Stealth current and get help when needed:

Check for Updates - Manually check for new versions. Updates are also checked automatically.

Update Logs - View the changelog for recent updates.

Report Bug - Submit a bug report with system information.

Support Ticket - Open a support ticket for assistance.

System Reset

Two options for when things go wrong:

Reset All Settings - Restores your system to its state before Stealth was installed. Use this if you're experiencing persistent issues or want to start fresh.

Shutdown Stealth - Performs a graceful shutdown of all Stealth services and closes the application.

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