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# Managing Your Default Jurisdictions

Learn how to manage your Vincent default search settings to get more relevant results. This guide shows you how to set permanent vLex user preferences and change jurisdiction per-query.

### 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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