Customize Protocol: Complete Settings Walkthrough

Most people configure an app once during setup and never touch settings again. With Protocol, that's a missed opportunity. Your settings control how the app tracks your physiology, when it reminds you, how it connects to Apple Health, and what data you can take with you. Getting these right makes the difference between a tracker you check daily and one that sits unused.

This tutorial walks through every section of Protocol's settings so you know exactly what's available and how to configure it for your protocol.

Profile and body metrics are the foundation. If your weight, goal weight, height, or biological sex changes, update them here—Protocol uses this data for PK curve calculations, milestone tracking, and health metric accuracy. These aren't cosmetic fields; they affect how the app models your physiology.

Notification settings let you configure dose reminders, low-inventory alerts, daily check-in prompts, and streak notifications independently. You can set reminder timing to match your actual injection schedule rather than relying on generic daily alerts. Precision tracking starts with reminders that respect how you actually run your protocol.

Apple Health permissions are managed from settings, not buried in iOS system menus. You can toggle exactly which data types Protocol reads (heart rate, HRV, sleep, steps) and which it writes back (weight, body measurements, mindfulness). If a sync isn't working as expected, this is where you diagnose it.

Data export gives you complete ownership of everything you've logged. CSV export covers dose history, weight logs, body metrics, and protocol records—useful for sharing with a physician or importing into your own analysis tools. PDF export generates formatted reports. No account required, no cloud dependency—your data exports directly from your device.

For Pro subscribers, the AI Research Assistant settings show your remaining monthly query count and let you manage your subscription. If you're approaching your limit mid-protocol, you'll see it here before you hit the wall.

Everything set during onboarding can be adjusted from settings at any time. Protocol is designed to evolve with your protocol, not lock you into initial choices.