> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verygoodsecurity.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verygoodsecurity.com/vault/developer-tools/vault-management/advanced-settings.md). # Vault Settings To configure advanced settings for your Vault, click the **Advanced tab** in the **Settings** on the side menu bar.
**Advanced Settings** lists all of the preferences vault specific options, that are available for your Vault and can be set manually. As of now, the **Advanced Settings** display the following preferences: * Fingerprinting * Transparent mode for outbound routes * Preserve the host header * Intercept CORS Each of the preferences **when enabled**, works for all the access credentials that are set for the Vault. Since different credentials can be used for the same Vault, there is a possibility to choose specific credentials when setting a preference. ![Choose Credentials](/files/ZS8GoCh07XV9rTCteOMr) Each default preference change is followed by an alert. An alert dialog asks you to confirm whether you wish to change the default state. Preference change affects your vault settings and may affect your billing (e.g. disabling Fingerprinting). Click **Cancel** if you don’t wish to proceed or **Confirm** to acknowledge the change. ## Fingerprinting Fingerprinting is an identification method used to match aliases that were once used for sensitive data. It forms a fingerprint ID that statistically matches the same aliases. This preference by default is enabled, which means one alias will always be returned for the same value. ## Intercept CORS If enabled, CORS preflight requests, including those with an OPTIONS method, will be intercepted by inbound routes. ## Transparent mode for outbound routes By default, while you are sending a request via VGS, a `VGS-request-id` and `x-forwarded-For` headers will be added to your request, this gives us the opportunity to fully monitor the processing of this request, and in case of a malfunction, it makes it possible to detect an error and fix it. With transparent mode enabled, `VGS-request-id` and `x-forwarded-For` headers will be excluded from the requests. ## Preserve the host header By default, the value of the "Host" header is replaced by the upstream host value. If enabled, "Host" header will be preserved and based on this the request can be routed with a virtual hosting setup on your web server. ## Settings available upon request **SFTP Routes** * Allows to configure SFTP connections. Create, update and delete the SFTP routes configuration from the Dashboard. For more information please [Contact Support](mailto:support@verygoodsecurity.com). *** **IP Anonymization** * Anonymize your traffic. Each outbound request gets a random IP address. For more information please [Contact Support](mailto:support@vgs.io). *** **Chained proxy** * One or multiple chained proxies can be set up for outbound routes. For more information please [Contact Support](mailto:support@vgs.io). *** **Volatile alias TTL** * Volatile storage has an expiration of 1hr. Set custom volatile storage time for aliases. For more information please [Contact Support](mailto:support@vgs.io). *** If you have trouble setting preference or changing the defaults, then do let us know at . --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.verygoodsecurity.com/vault/developer-tools/vault-management/advanced-settings.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.