Q: At the bottom of the Gemini menu is “Settings and Help.” Please explain the items on this “Settings and Help” page, including their purposes.
A: Thank you for your question. I’d like to explain the general main items and their uses in the “Settings and Help” menu that appears on the Gemini web version or mobile app.
The menu contents may vary slightly depending on whether you’re using the web version (gemini.google.com) or the mobile app (Android or iOS), and the type of account you have (personal or business), but the important items that are common to all are listed below.
1. Settings Related
| Item Name | Purpose / Function |
| Gemini Apps Activity | This is where you manage your past conversation history (prompts and responses). You can perform the following operations here: <li>View and search your chat history.</li> <li>Set the option to turn off history saving (if off, conversations will not be saved).</li> <li>Set the Auto-delete period for activity (e.g., 3 months, 18 months, 36 months).</li> <li>Delete individual conversation history.</li> |
| Custom instructions | You set information about yourself or the desired style of response that Gemini should always consider when generating replies. <li>Example: You can register instructions like, “I am an engineer at a manufacturing company, please always explain things clearly and avoid technical jargon.”</li> |
| Extensions | This setting grants Gemini permission to use and integrate with other Google services (e.g., Google Workspace, Google Maps, YouTube) or external services. <li>By checking the box, you allow Gemini to reference more sources of information or perform actions.</li> |
| Public Activity | (May appear on mobile versions, etc.) This feature allows you to manage content you’ve created/edited with Gemini and shared with other users, or settings related to sharing. |
| Language | Set the language you use for interacting with Gemini. |
2. Account and Subscription Related
| Item Name | Purpose / Function |
| Subscription | Check and manage information related to your paid Gemini plan (e.g., Gemini Advanced, Google One AI Premium). |
| For Business | (May appear if using a Google Workspace account, etc.) Information and links to settings related to how Gemini is utilized within an organization. |
3. Help Related
| Item Name | Purpose / Function |
| Help & feedback | Access the Official Help Page. Detailed information regarding how to use Gemini and troubleshooting is provided here. |
| Send feedback | Allows you to directly send the Google development team any suggestions for improvement, bugs, or requests you notice while using Gemini. User feedback is often reflected in product improvements through this feature. |
| Privacy Policy / Terms of Service | Links to documents that outline the privacy protection policies and terms of use for Google services, including Gemini. |
This “Settings and Help” is an important control panel that allows you to use Gemini more comfortably, safely, and to your liking. In particular, we recommend that you check out “Activity” and “Custom Instructions,” as these are items that will greatly affect your Gemini experience.