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

# Interview settings

> Configure interview format, timing, required inputs, and Candidate messaging.

Review the timing, interview format, and required Candidate inputs in one place.

### 1. Candidate experience

* **Interview Language**: Choose based on the target Candidate pool.
* **Max. Interview Duration**: Set the time limit (10 to 60 minutes).
* **Link Expiration**: Set link expiration (1 to 10 days).
* **Retakes allowed**: Set how many retakes a Candidate can use, from `1` to `3`. Candidates can retake the interview until they use the allowed number of attempts.
* **Inputs and restrictions**:
  * **Video response**: Require Candidates to submit a video. Note: this is locked on if resume-based custom questions are enabled.
  * **Portfolio**: Ask Candidates to include their portfolio link.
  * **Desktop restriction**: Limit the interview flow strictly to desktop devices.

### 2. Intro video

Upload a short welcome or role overview video for this Interviewer. This will be played before the AI interview begins to give Candidates a more engaging and personalized experience.

* **Accepted formats**: MP4, WebM, MOV.
* **Maximum file size**: 50MB.

### 3. Interview Messages

Customize the AI interviewer's messages to Candidates.

<Tip>Use variables like `{fullName}`, `{firstName}`, `{jobTitle}`, and `{jobRole}` to personalize messages. These will be automatically replaced during the interview.</Tip>

* **Introduction Message**: The first message Candidates hear when starting the interview.
  * **Default**: "Hi {firstName}, I'll be your AI interviewer today. It's a pleasure to meet you! This is a structured interview designed to provide a fair and consistent experience for all candidates. For each question, you'll have about two minutes to respond. If you don't understand a question, you can ask me to repeat it. Are you ready to get started?"
* **Ice Breaker (Optional)**: A friendly opening question to help Candidates feel comfortable.
  * **Default**: "To start off, could you tell me a little about yourself and what excites you about the **{jobTitle}** role?"
* **Interview Closing Message**: The final message Candidates hear at the end of the interview.
  * **Default**: "Thank you for your time. Our team will review your responses and get back to you soon."

### 4. Post-screening questions

Add post-screening questions that Candidates will answer right after the interview ends. Use these to collect follow-up details that do not need to be part of the AI conversation, such as a code repository link, portfolio URL, take-home assignment link, or final availability details.