---
search:
  tags:
    - administration
    - GET
seo:
  description: >-
    Retrieves the current basic workspace settings. Reference for the GET
    /administration/basic-settings endpoint in the Leadtime Public API API.
sidebar:
  badge: GET
  label: Get workspace basic settings
title: Get workspace basic settings
type: openapi-operation
---
Retrieves the current basic workspace settings.

**What is returned:**
- **Workspace identification**: ID and brand color
- **Localization**: Default language, country of operation, timezone
- **Attendance tracking**: Whether attendance is enabled, color thresholds for time tracking quality
- **Default working hours**: Default start and end times for the workspace
- **Time tracker**: Reminder interval settings
- **Sprint configuration**: Sprint duration, start day, and end day
- **Journal notifications**: User IDs who receive notifications for journal entries

**Note:** This endpoint requires the `WsSettings.manageSettings` permission. These settings affect how the entire workspace operates and are used as defaults throughout the system.

<Operation source="api-reference" id="basicsettingscontroller-getbasicsettings" />
