📋 Overview
If you have seen a warning message in Content Genius related to folder settings, you are not alone. This message can appear unexpectedly and cause confusion about whether something is broken or requires urgent action. This article explains what the warning means, why it appears, and what steps to take.
🔍 What Does the Warning Message Mean?
The folder settings warning in Content Genius is an informational prompt, not an error that blocks your work. It appears to let you know that your current folder configuration may not be fully optimised for organising and saving your content projects. Nothing has gone wrong with your account — the platform is simply guiding you to review your setup.
Common reasons the warning appears include:
- You have not yet created or assigned a folder for your Content Genius projects.
- A previously assigned folder has been deleted or renamed.
- Your workspace has been updated and folder associations need to be refreshed.
🛠️ How to Resolve the Warning
Follow these steps to review and update your folder settings so the warning no longer appears:
- In the left sidebar, navigate to Content to open the Content section.
- Open Content Genius (also accessible at /content/seo-content-assistant).
- Locate the warning message banner at the top of the page and click the settings link or button within it.
- In the folder settings panel, review the currently assigned folder. If no folder is assigned, create a new one or select an existing folder from the dropdown.
- Confirm your selection by clicking Save or Apply.
- Refresh the page. The warning should no longer appear once a valid folder is assigned.
❓ Do I Need to Update My Folder Settings Immediately?
The warning does not prevent you from creating or editing content in Content Genius. You can continue working normally while the warning is present. However, resolving it is recommended because:
- Assigning a folder keeps your projects organised and easy to find later.
- It ensures that any content you generate is saved to the correct location in your workspace.
- It prevents the warning from reappearing on future visits.
⚙️ Related Content Tools You May Be Using
While you are in the Content section, you may also find these tools useful for your workflow:
- On-Page Audit — Analyse and improve individual pages for on-page SEO signals.
- Topical Maps — Plan content clusters around core topics.
- Content Planner — Schedule and manage your content pipeline.
- Meta Generator — Quickly generate optimised meta titles and descriptions.
- AI Content Templates — Use pre-built templates to speed up content creation.
💬 Still Seeing the Warning?
If you have followed the steps above and the folder settings warning continues to appear, or if you cannot locate the settings option within the banner, our support team is ready to help. If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.