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M1 account and app settings guide

Updated over a month ago

Easily manage your M1 experience by customizing settings on both the M1 web platform and mobile apps. Learn how to use dark mode, update notification preferences, and add helpful widgets to your iPhone for at-a-glance account viewing.

How to view your M1 Account numbers

Web:

  • Select your Profile name icon (bottom-left)

  • Select Accounts tab

Mobile:

  • Select your Setting icon (top-right)

  • Select Accounts tab

  • Select Account names and numbers

Dark Mode on M1

What is Dark Mode?

Dark mode is a display setting that uses a dark background with light text and images, making it easier on your eyes, especially in low-light environments.

How to use Dark Mode

Web:

  • Select your Profile name icon (bottom-left)

  • Select Preferences tab

  • Scroll down to Theme

Mobile:

  • Select your Setting icon (top-right)

  • Select Preferences tab

  • Select Theme

Manage Notification settings

Stay on top of your account activity by managing your notification preferences—choose which alerts to receive and how.

How to view or update Notification settings

Web:

  • Log in at M1.com.

  • Click your profile name icon in the lower left.

  • Select Preferences from the menu.

  • Choose Notifications.

  • Enable or disable notifications as desired.

  • Save your changes.

Mobile:

  • Open the M1 app.

  • Tap the Profile icon (top right).

  • Select Preferences from the menu.

  • Tap Notifications.

  • Adjust the notification types you wish to receive.

  • Save your changes.

Types of Notifications

You may be able to adjust your preferences for:

  • Invest (account transfer statuses, dividend notifications, trade confirmations, and more)

  • Earn (interest payments, account closures, transfers, and account transactions)

  • Transfers (transfer confirmations, pending review notices, returned transfers, and more)

  • Platform (password reset, identity confirmations, security settings, and system wide notifications)

  • Marketing (product announcements, offers, surveys, and updates from M1)

Note: For regulatory and security reasons, some notifications—such as trade confirmations, account statements, and legally required information—cannot be turned off.

Add an M1 widget to your iPhone

View important financial details from M1 at a glance, directly from your iPhone’s Home Screen, using widgets.

What data widgets display

You can display:

  • M1 Invest account balances and data

  • Your total M1 net worth

How to add the M1 widget (iOS Devices)

  1. Go to the Home Screen page where you want to add the widget.

  2. Touch and hold the Home Screen background until your apps jiggle.

  3. Tap the “+” button at the top of the screen to open the widget gallery.

  4. Scroll or search for “M1.”

  5. Tap the M1 widget, then swipe left and right to choose a size.

  6. Tap Add Widget when you find the size and style you prefer.

  7. Move the widget to your desired spot, then tap Done.

Frequently asked questions

Can I schedule when to receive notifications?

  • No, notifications are sent based on account activity and preference settings.

Why can't I turn off certain notifications?

  • Some notifications are required for your security and by law, such as trade confirmations and account statements.

Are widgets available for Android?

  • Currently, M1 widgets are only available for iOS (iPhone) devices.


This content was generated using artificial intelligence and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, AI-generated outputs may omit key context; and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Users should independently verify all information and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

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