> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help-empuls.xoxoday.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Branding
> Customize Empuls with your company logo, brand colors, feed card backgrounds, homepage banners, wall of fame imagery, and a custom recognition program name.
Empuls supports full white-labeling so the platform feels native to your organization from day one. Super Admins can customize the program name, apply your brand's color scheme, upload your logo, configure feed card backgrounds for milestones, and edit the homepage layout, all without any technical expertise.
Only **Super Admins** can make branding and customization changes. General Admins and Managers do not have access to these settings.
Before you start, gather your company brand guidelines (color palette and logo files), your preferred program name if different from "Empuls", and any regulatory or accessibility compliance requirements your organization follows.
## Video walkthrough
## Navigate to branding settings
Click **Reports & Settings** at the bottom of the left navigation panel to open the Admin Dashboard.
In the Admin Hub, navigate to **Platform Settings** and click **Branding**.
## Platform theming
Platform theming lets you apply your brand colors to the navigation, buttons, and award blocks throughout the interface.
On the Branding page, locate the **Platform Theming** card and click **Edit**.
Choose the primary color for buttons, links, and highlighted elements.
Click the **pen icon** next to the side navigation and top navigation color fields and enter your brand's hex codes.
Click the **pen icon** next to the Award Block Color field and enter the hex code for recognition award cards.
Under **Feed Header**, click **Edit** to upload a custom banner image that appears at the top of the main feed. Alternatively, click **Edit Image** directly on the dashboard banner and upload the image there.
Click **Save** to apply all color and theme settings.
**Color best practices:**
* Use hex codes from your official brand palette, not approximations.
* Maintain WCAG AA contrast ratios for accessibility (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text).
* Test color combinations in both light and dark browser modes.
* Avoid using red/green contrasts as the sole distinguishing element — these are invisible to users with common forms of color blindness.
## Program settings
Program settings let you rename the platform and configure global preferences.
On the Branding page, locate the **Program Settings** card and click **Edit**.
Enter your organization's preferred name for the platform. Examples: "Recognition Hub", "Culture Pulse", or "Appreciation Platform". The default is "Empuls".
Super Admins can also update the **point name** (what your engagement credits are called), the platform **timezone**, and the default **language** for all users.
Click **Save**. The program name is used in all email notifications sent from the platform.
The program name **cannot be changed once set**. It becomes the default in all outgoing email notifications to your team. Choose carefully before saving.
## Feed post style
Choose how recognition posts appear in the activity feed:
* **Prominent image** — The award image is the visual centerpiece. The nominator's citation appears as standard text above the image.
* **Prominent citation** — The nominator's written citation is the hero element, styled with a customizable background. Best for organizations that value the written message over the visual.
To set this, navigate to the **Branding** page and look for the **Feed Award and Post Style** option.
## Branding assets
The Branding card lets you upload specific visual assets for different platform areas.
On the Branding page, click **Edit** next to the Branding card.
Click **Edit** under each item to upload or replace:
* **Program logo** — Appears in the platform header and email notifications.
* **Login page background** — Full-screen image on the sign-in page.
* **Favicon** — Browser tab icon.
* **Bot avatar** — The avatar used by Empuls AI and notification bots.
Upload custom background images for automated milestone posts:
* Birthday post background
* Work anniversary post background
* New joiner welcome post background
* Leaderboard post background
Set the banner images that appear on individual wishboard pages:
* Birthday wishboard
* Anniversary wishboard
* New joiner wishboard
* Profile banner
Upload a background image for the Wall of Fame — the public recognition showcase visible to all employees.
Click **Edit** next to the Yearbook to personalize its design:
* **Cover theme** — The main cover design.
* **Inner page theme** — Consistent layout for inside pages.
* **Component colors** — Colors for dividers, borders, and design accents.
* **Text color** — Font color for yearbook content.
* **Background image** — Optional background for visual depth.
* **Logo** — Your organization's logo on yearbook pages.
Click **Save** after each section to apply the assets.
## Homepage editor
The Homepage editor lets you choose the layout of the employee home screen from three options. Navigate to **Platform Settings > Homepage Editor** to preview and select a layout.
| Layout | Best for |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Current Feed (default)** | A balanced experience combining recognition, updates, points, surveys, and celebrations |
| **Communication-First** | Organizations prioritizing top-down communication and announcements over peer recognition |
| **Goal & Recognition Focused** | Organizations that want to spotlight achievements and encourage continuous peer engagement |
After selecting a layout, click **Save and Publish** to apply it for all employees.
Some homepage layout changes require backend enablement. Contact [cs@xoxoday.com](mailto:cs@xoxoday.com) if a layout option is not available in your instance.
Only Super Admins have permission to customize the Empuls platform. General Admins and Managers cannot access branding settings.
No. Once set, the program name becomes the default in all email notifications and cannot be changed. Choose your program name carefully before saving.
Under the **Branding** card, click **Edit** next to the Feed Card Backgrounds section, upload the new image for each milestone type, and click **Save**.
Either click **Edit Image** directly on the dashboard banner, or go to **Platform Settings > Branding > Feed Header** and upload your image there.
Go to **Admin Dashboard > Platform Settings > Branding**, click **Edit** next to the Branding card, and upload under **Program Logo**.