Since each KC is assigned to a specific role with a specific credential file, the KCSPTool provides a preferences panel to save frequently used parameters so they don't have to be typed in repeatedly. However, the password is never saved and must always be typed.

The Preferences panel can be viewed by selecting File → Preferences from the menu. Once selected, it displays the following panel:

The form's fields echo the main display of the KCSPTool. The only difference is the SAKA URLs text area which allows the KC to type in several URLs of different SAKA servers for which they may be a custodian. While most sites may only have one primary SAKA server—and thus only one URL in this text box—some sites may have multiple SAKA servers for which KCs are responsible. Typing in the URLs of the different appliances allows them to select the one they wish to activate from the drop-down on the main panel.

Once the KC has made his/her choices, selecting the Save button saves the preferences.