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# Managing Your Default Jurisdictions

### Summary

Learn how to manage your **Vincent default search settings** to get more relevant results. This guide shows you how to set permanent **user preferences** and **change jurisdiction** for a single query, ensuring your research is always focused and efficient.

### Why This is Important

Setting your default jurisdictions is one of the most effective ways to personalize your Vincent experience. By pre-selecting the regions you work with most often, you ensure that your search results are always relevant, saving you valuable time on every query.

### How to Update Your Settings

Use this method when you need to conduct research outside of your usual jurisdictions for a specific task.

1. In the main Vincent interface, locate the **flag icon** next to the search or question bar.

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1. Click on the flag. A dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select a different jurisdiction for your current query.
2. If you select a broad jurisdiction like the **United States** or the **United Kingdom**, you may be presented with further options to refine your search (e.g., **All Federal**, **England & Wales**).

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**Important:** Changes made using this method only apply to your current search session. Your permanent default settings will be restored the next time you start a new session.
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### Best Practices & Pro Tips

* Set your most frequently used jurisdictions as your permanent default to save the most time.
* Use the single-query change for occasional research outside your primary practice areas to avoid cluttering your default settings.

### Related Articles

* [Accessing Vincent and Navigating the Interface](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/getting-started-with-vincent/accessing-vincent-and-navigating-the-interface.md)
* [Vincent for Corporate & General Counsel](/vincent-by-vlex/vincent/solutions-for-your-practice/vincent-for-corporate-and-general-counsel.md)

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