If you would like to change the name of an existing album, modify the description of the album, or change the security settings, you will need to follow these steps.

Step One - Open the Album You Wish to Modify



When you have logged into Pixagogo, the screen above will appear, listing your available albums. Select Layout for the Album you wish to change. For our example, we will use Album One.

You will now see the following screen:



Click on the tab marked Settings at the top right of your screen.

This will open the following page:



In the General Settings, you will see the name of your Album and the description. You can type in your next text, or change the existing text here. If this is all you needed to do, click on Apply Settings at the top left of your screen. If you wish to modify your settings further, please continue.

Changing Layout and Sharing Settings

Below the Album Name and Description, you will see the following:



Modifying Layout Settings

If you wish to modify your layout settings, you can do so by changing the amount of columns of your album, choosing to show photo titles, adding or removing shadows behind your pictures, changing photo frames, the background of your album and the font and background colors.

It can be fun to experiment here until you get your album exactly the way you would like it.

Changing Column Width

The default setting is 4 x 200 pixels wide. You can modify this by inputting your own figures into the available boxes.

Using Autofit Photos to Column Width

If you would prefer not to use autofit, simply uncheck this box.

Using Blur/Sharpen

If you would like to change your photos, to blur them or make them crisper, use the pull down menu here to change your settings.

Showing Photo Titles and Shadow Behind Pictures

If you wish to show photo titles, please check the box next to Photo Titles

If you wish to remove Shadow Behind Pictures, simply uncheck this box.

Changing Font Color

To change the font color of the text in your album, click on the button marked Font Color. This will open a small box that will allow you to select your new font color.

Changing Background Color

To change the background color of your album, click on the button marked Background Color. This will open a small box that will allow you to select the new background color for your album.

Changing the Background Image

If you wish to add or change the background image for your album, click on the button marked, Background. This will open a window where you can select from a number of different backgrounds. Just click on the image you would like and you will then be taken back to the Album Settings Window. The new background will apply when you click on Apply Settings.

Adding or Changing Photo Frames

If you wish to add or change the frames around your album photos, click on the button marked Photo Frames. This will open a window with a variety of different options for framing your photos. Click on the one you prefer and you will be taken back to your Album Settings Window. The new frame will be applied when you click on Apply Settings.

Changing Your Logo

You can change the logo on your album by clicking on the button marked Logo. A window will open that will show you a myriad of different Pixagogo logos. You can select the one that coordinates best with your album. You will then be taken back to your Album Settings Window.

Finishing Layout Settings

If this is all you plan to modify on your album, please click on the Apply Settings button either at the top or bottom of your Album Settings window. You must click this button for your new changes to take affect.

Modifying Your Album Sharing Settings

Below the Layout Settings options you will find the following:



This will allow you to change the settings for sharing your album.

If you want to make your album available to the public, you can select the radio button next to A Candidate for the Public Gallery. You will then need to choose the category that best suits your album.

If you wish to keep your album from being shared, unclick the radio button next to Shared.

If you need to password protect your album, please click the radio button next to Protected by a password. You will then need to supply a password in the available box.

If you wish to make your gallery private, please click on the radio button next to Private.

Once you have made your selection, if this is all you planned to modify for your album, please click on Apply Settings at the top or bottom of your screen. Your changes will not take affect until you click on this button.

Extra Settings

After the Album Sharing Settings, you will see the following screen:

Here you will be able to modify the extra settings for your album.

If you wish to display your album in your gallery, check the box next to Display in My Gallery. The url or web address for your gallery will be listed to the right of this option.

If you would like to disable your guestbook, please check the box next to Disable Guestbook.

If you wish to restrict copying of your album and print ordering, check the box next to Disable Copying and Print Ordering

If you would like to disable large views and slideshows, please check the box next to Disable Large Views and Slideshows

If you would like copyright information to appear on your photos, please enter the information you would like to display in the box provided.

When you are finished, click on Apply Settings. Your changes will not take affect until you click this button.