> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.glpi-project.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.glpi-project.org/documentation/12-en/welcome-to-glpi-12/guided-tour-of-the-interface.md).

# Guided tour of the interface

Depending on the user's profile, certain menus and content may differ, but the interface logic remains the same.

The GLPI interface is composed of different areas grouping the application's functionalities according to their nature.

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## Changing Profile and/or Interface

From the user menu, it is possible to perform several actions such as changing the entity or profile, modifying the display language, etc.

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### 1. Changing Profile

To change profile, simply click on the current profile and select the one that suits you. If the selected profile is not available in the current entity, the entity will then be automatically changed.

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If a new profile has just been applied, you will need to log out and log back in to see it appear.
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### 2. Changing Entity

To change entity, select the desired entity from the list. If the profile you are logged in with is not available in the desired entity, the profile associated with that entity will be applied.

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