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Profile Settings

Manage your account settings, preferences, and personal information in the Profile section.

Overview​

Profile Settings allow you to:

  • Update your personal information
  • Change your password
  • Manage account preferences
  • View account activity
  • Configure notifications
  • Update security settings

Accessing Profile Settings​

Navigate to Profile from the sidebar menu, then select Settings or click on your profile icon in the top-right corner.

![Screenshot: Profile page showing user information at the top (name, email, avatar), with tabs or sections for Overview, Settings, Security, and Activity. Should show the Settings tab selected.]

Profile Overview​

The profile overview displays:

  • Name: Your full name
  • Email: Your email address
  • Role: Your user role (Admin, User, Viewer)
  • Account Created: Registration date
  • Last Login: Last sign-in time

![Screenshot: Profile overview section showing user card with avatar, name, email, role badge, account creation date, and last login timestamp.]

Editing Personal Information​

To update your personal information:

  1. Go to Profile → Settings
  2. Find the Personal Information section
  3. Update fields:
    • Name: Your full name
    • Email: Your email address (may require verification)
    • Phone: Contact number (optional)
    • Avatar: Profile picture (if supported)
  4. Click "Save Changes"

![Screenshot: Personal Information form showing editable fields for Name, Email, Phone, and Avatar upload option. Should show Save Changes button at the bottom.]

Changing Your Password​

To change your password:

  1. Go to Profile → Settings → Security
  2. Find Change Password section
  3. Enter:
    • Current Password: Your current password
    • New Password: Your new password
    • Confirm Password: Re-enter new password
  4. Click "Update Password"

![Screenshot: Change Password form showing three password fields (Current, New, Confirm) with password strength indicator, and Update Password button. Should show password requirements listed.]

Password Requirements​

  • Minimum 8 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter
  • At least one lowercase letter
  • At least one number
  • At least one special character

Security Settings​

Two-Factor Authentication (If Available)​

Enable 2FA for additional security:

  1. Go to Security settings
  2. Find Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Follow setup instructions
  4. Scan QR code with authenticator app
  5. Enter verification code
  6. Enable 2FA

![Screenshot: Two-Factor Authentication setup showing QR code, instructions for setting up with authenticator app, verification code input field, and Enable button.]

Active Sessions​

View and manage active sessions:

  1. Go to Security → Active Sessions
  2. View all devices where you're signed in
  3. See device names, IP addresses, last activity
  4. Click "Sign Out" to end a session

![Screenshot: Active Sessions list showing multiple sessions with device names (e.g., "Chrome on Windows", "Safari on Mac"), IP addresses, last activity times, and Sign Out buttons for each session.]

Notification Preferences​

Configure notification settings:

  • Email Notifications: Receive email alerts
  • In-App Notifications: Show notifications in app
  • Device Alerts: Notifications for device issues
  • Schedule Reminders: Reminders for schedules

![Screenshot: Notification Preferences section showing checkboxes or toggles for different notification types: Email Notifications (enabled), In-App Notifications (enabled), Device Alerts (enabled), Schedule Reminders (disabled).]

Account Activity​

View your account activity:

  • Recent sign-ins
  • Password changes
  • Profile updates
  • Account modifications

![Screenshot: Account Activity log showing a timeline of recent activities with timestamps, action descriptions (e.g., "Password changed", "Profile updated", "Signed in from Chrome"), and IP addresses.]

Preferences​

Language and Region​

Set your preferences:

  • Language: Select interface language
  • Time Zone: Set your time zone
  • Date Format: Choose date format
  • Time Format: 12-hour or 24-hour

![Screenshot: Preferences section showing dropdowns for Language (English selected), Time Zone (dropdown), Date Format (MM/DD/YYYY selected), and Time Format (12-hour/24-hour toggle).]

Display Settings​

Customize your view:

  • Theme: Light or Dark mode (if available)
  • Dashboard Layout: Customize dashboard
  • Items Per Page: Table pagination
  • Default View: Preferred default page

![Screenshot: Display Settings showing theme toggle (Light/Dark), dashboard layout options, items per page selector (10/25/50/100), and default view dropdown.]

Deleting Your Account​

To delete your account (if allowed):

  1. Go to Settings → Account
  2. Scroll to Delete Account
  3. Read warning message
  4. Enter password to confirm
  5. Click "Delete Account"

Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

![Screenshot: Delete Account section showing a warning message, password confirmation field, and Delete Account button in red. Should emphasize the permanent nature of this action.]

Exporting Your Data​

Export your account data:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Find Export Data section
  3. Click "Request Export"
  4. Wait for export to generate
  5. Download exported data

![Screenshot: Export Data section showing a "Request Export" button, with information about what data will be exported and how long it takes to generate.]

Next Steps​

Tip: Keep your profile information up to date and enable security features for better account protection!