> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.new/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Appearance

> Set Rocket.new to light mode, dark mode, or system theme.

export const LlmsDirective = () => <blockquote className="llms-directive">
    For the complete documentation index, see <a href="/llms.txt">llms.txt</a>.
    For a lightweight markdown version of this page, append .md to the URL.
  </blockquote>;

<LlmsDirective />

Rocket lets you choose between light mode, dark mode, or a system-synced theme. The system option automatically mirrors your operating system's current appearance setting whenever it changes.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click your avatar">
    Click your **avatar** in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

    <Frame caption="Click your avatar in the bottom-left corner">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4/DBJMXb_BEYh5GrMJ/images/getting-started/account/profile-settings/web-browser/click-avatar-light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=DBJMXb_BEYh5GrMJ&q=85&s=edab4651690368a90fb6f7692179e602" alt="Rocket home screen with the avatar highlighted in the bottom-left corner." className="theme-image light-image" width="2880" height="1624" data-path="images/getting-started/account/profile-settings/web-browser/click-avatar-light.webp" />

      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4/DBJMXb_BEYh5GrMJ/images/getting-started/account/profile-settings/web-browser/click-avatar-dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=DBJMXb_BEYh5GrMJ&q=85&s=d9a56b98617a59ace3d1f39a26194334" alt="Rocket home screen with the avatar highlighted in the bottom-left corner." className="theme-image dark-image" width="2880" height="1624" data-path="images/getting-started/account/profile-settings/web-browser/click-avatar-dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a theme">
    In the account menu, find the **Appearance** row. Click one of the three icons to apply your preferred theme:

    | Icon                    | Option     | What it does                                                                                    |
    | :---------------------- | :--------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | <Icon icon="desktop" /> | **System** | Follows your operating system's light or dark setting and updates automatically when it changes |
    | <Icon icon="moon" />    | **Dark**   | Applies a dark color scheme regardless of your system setting                                   |
    | <Icon icon="sun" />     | **Light**  | Applies a light color scheme regardless of your system setting                                  |

    The change applies immediately. Rocket saves your choice across sessions so you only set it once.

    <Frame caption="Appearance toggle in the account menu">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4/1fmEU2eyz-znIpYC/images/getting-started/account/appearance/web-browser/appearance-toggle-light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fmEU2eyz-znIpYC&q=85&s=44509d2df5c01cb356a479e0bcbeafdf" alt="Account menu open with Appearance row and theme toggle icons highlighted." className="theme-image light-image" width="2880" height="1624" data-path="images/getting-started/account/appearance/web-browser/appearance-toggle-light.webp" />

      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4/1fmEU2eyz-znIpYC/images/getting-started/account/appearance/web-browser/appearance-toggle-dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=1fmEU2eyz-znIpYC&q=85&s=feb195a16c8b13851bbc6822af54111a" alt="Account menu open with Appearance row and theme toggle icons highlighted." className="theme-image dark-image" width="2880" height="1624" data-path="images/getting-started/account/appearance/web-browser/appearance-toggle-dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  The System option is the default. If your operating system switches between light and dark based on time of day, Rocket reflects that change automatically.
</Note>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Profile settings" icon="user-gear" href="/getting-started/account/profile-settings">
    Update your name, profile picture, and other personal details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notifications" icon="bell" href="/getting-started/account/notifications">
    Configure push and audio alerts for build and task updates.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
