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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/llms.txt


# Tips for using Yandex Webmaster

## Interface {#interface}

How to change the interface theme

: At the bottom of the menu, select ![](../_assets/menu-yv.svg) and click:

- ![](../_assets/night.svg) to choose the dark theme.

- ![](../_assets/sun.svg) to choose the light theme.

- ![](../_assets/system-theme.svg) to choose the system theme.

For eye comfort, the theme you choose will be applied to Yandex Search as well.

How to switch accounts

: At the bottom of the side menu, click the avatar of the active account and select another one from the list. You can also log out or create a new account.

How to change the workspace size

: At the top of the side menu, click ![](../_assets/work-obl.svg) to collapse it and expand the workspace.

## Managing sites {#list-sites}

How to pin a site

: To easily find the sites you need most often, pin them:

1. Go to the [My sites](https://webmaster.yandex.ru/sites/) page.

1. Click ![](../_assets/clip.svg) next to a URL.

The pinned sites are displayed at the top of the list on this page and the list under **Select site**.

![](../_assets/changing-site.png =400x)

How to find a site

: To quickly find a site, start typing its URL:

- In the **host** field on the **My sites** page.

- In the **Select site** field in the side menu.

How to delegate site management rights

: To give the rights to manage your site to someone else, use [rights delegation](https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/service/rights.md#delegation). You can view the list of users managing the site in **Settings** → **Access rights**.

## Search for specific sections {#search}

To quickly navigate to any section in Yandex Webmaster, start typing its name in the search bar in the side menu and select the menu item you need.

![](../_assets/poisk-menu.png =450x)


## Useful links {#useful-links}

To open the list of useful links, click ![](../_assets/question.svg) at the bottom of the side menu and select:

- [Help](https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/index.md) to see the service's documentation.

- [Support chat](https://yandex.ru/chat/#/user/b7744001-4306-9c0c-5e8a-b7af1fe80886) to contact Yandex Webmaster support with a question.

- [Suggest improvement](https://webmaster.userecho.com/?utm_source=webmaster&utm_content=default) to share your feedback on the service.

- [Chat](https://t.me/yawebm) to open a Telegram chat with other webmasters and Yandex employees.

- [Telegram channel](https://t.me/yandexwebm) to stay up to date with the latest features and other Yandex Webmaster news.

In addition, you can read the news on the Yandex Webmaster blog: just click the [Blog](https://webmaster.yandex.ru/blog/?utm_source=webmaster&utm_medium=interface&utm_campaign=footer&utm_content=site_settings_host-notifications) link in the bottom menu of any service page.


## Notifications {#notifications}

To manage notifications, go to [Notifications](https://webmaster.yandex.ru/notifications/). There, you can:

- View only critical notifications.

- Filter notifications by site. To do this, select a site from the dropdown list.

- Select and delete multiple notifications.

To set up notifications [for all the sites](https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/service/notifications.md#default) that you have access to in Yandex Webmaster or [for each site individually](https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/service/notifications.md#specific), click **Configure**.

![](../_assets/note-select-tips.png)

## How to use Yandex Webmaster without selecting a site {#tools}

Please note that if you don't select a site from the list, you'll be limited in your choice of available tools and their functionality:

- In **Tools**:

    - **Robots.txt analysis**.

    - **Sitemap validator**.

    - **Server response check**.

    - **Remove pages from search results**.

    - **Audit pages for mobile compatibility**.

    - **XML validator**.

    - **Structured Data Validator**.

    - **IP address check**.

    - **Checking the NCC certificate**.

- In **Website optimization**, **Optimization advice** is available.

- In **Efficiency**:

    - **Traffic and product range analytics (β)**.

    - **Select queries and analyze market (β)**.

- In **Indexing**, the **Check page** tool is available.

If a tool requires selecting a specific site, select it in the left menu.

![](../_assets/choose-site-new2.png =300x)

To unlock access to all of the available features, [add your site](https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/service/quick-start.md#add) to Yandex Webmaster and verify your [site management rights](https://yandex.ru/support/webmaster/en/service/rights.md#how-to).

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