> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cosmo.humanizing.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Profile Settings

> Manage your personal account settings, update your profile, change your password, and customize your theme

## Overview

Profile settings allow you to manage your personal account information, change your password, and customize your experience with theme and language preferences. These settings are specific to your user account and apply across all workspaces you belong to.

<Info>
  Profile settings are personal to your account and don't affect other team members in your workspaces.
</Info>

## Accessing Profile Settings

You can access your profile settings in two ways:

<Steps>
  <Step title="From the User Menu">
    Click your **avatar** in the top navigation bar, then select **Account Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="From the Sidebar">
    Click on **Settings** in the left sidebar, then select **Account**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Profile Information

The profile section displays your account details and allows you to update your display name.

### Updating Your Name

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Account Settings">
    Go to **Settings** → **Account** from the sidebar or user menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit Your Name">
    In the **Profile** card, update the **Full Name** field with your new name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Changes">
    Click **Save** to update your profile.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your display name is visible to team members in shared workspaces. Use a name that helps colleagues identify you easily.
</Tip>

### Email Address

Your email address is displayed but cannot be changed from the profile settings. The email is used for:

* Signing in to your account
* Receiving password reset links
* Magic link authentication
* Workspace invitations

| Field              | Description                                |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Email**          | Your registered email address (read-only)  |
| **Email Verified** | Shows whether your email has been verified |

<Note>
  If your email shows as "Not Verified", check your inbox for a verification email. A verified email is required for certain features like password reset.
</Note>

## Changing Your Password

Keep your account secure by periodically updating your password.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Account Settings">
    Go to **Settings** → **Account**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Current Password">
    In the **Change Password** card, enter your current password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter New Password">
    Enter your new password (minimum 8 characters).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm New Password">
    Re-enter the new password to confirm it matches.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Password">
    Click **Change Password** to save your new password.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Password Requirements

| Requirement            | Description                                      |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Minimum Length**     | At least 8 characters                            |
| **Match Confirmation** | New password and confirmation must match exactly |
| **Case Sensitive**     | Passwords are case-sensitive                     |

<Warning>
  After changing your password, you'll remain signed in on your current device. Use your new password for future sign-ins on other devices.
</Warning>

## Theme Settings

Customize the appearance of the Cosmo dashboard with theme options.

### Accessing Theme Settings

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open User Menu">
    Click your **avatar** in the top navigation bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Theme">
    Hover over **Theme** to see the available options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Theme">
    Select **Light**, **Dark**, or **System** to apply your preference.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Available Themes

| Theme      | Description                                                      |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Light**  | Bright interface with light backgrounds                          |
| **Dark**   | Dark interface that reduces eye strain in low-light environments |
| **System** | Automatically matches your operating system's theme setting      |

<Tip>
  Use the **System** option to automatically switch between light and dark themes based on your device's preferences throughout the day.
</Tip>

## Language Settings

Change the interface language to your preferred language.

### Changing Language

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open User Menu">
    Click your **avatar** in the top navigation bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Language">
    Hover over **Language** to see available options.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Language">
    Select your preferred language. The page will reload to apply the change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Supported Languages

| Language    | Code |
| ----------- | ---- |
| **English** | en   |
| **German**  | de   |

<Note>
  Language preferences are stored in a browser cookie and will persist across sessions on the same device.
</Note>

## Account Information

The account information section displays metadata about your account that cannot be edited.

| Field          | Description                                                 |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **User ID**    | Your unique account identifier (used for technical support) |
| **Created At** | The date your account was created                           |

## Signing Out

To sign out of your account:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open User Menu">
    Click your **avatar** in the top navigation bar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Out">
    Click **Sign Out** at the bottom of the menu.
  </Step>
</Steps>

You'll be redirected to the home page and will need to sign in again to access your account.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="key" title="Current password is incorrect">
    Make sure you're entering your current password correctly. Passwords are case-sensitive. If you've forgotten your password, sign out and use the **Forgot password?** link on the sign-in page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="lock" title="New passwords don't match">
    Ensure both the New Password and Confirm Password fields contain exactly the same value. Check for extra spaces or typos.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="circle-exclamation" title="Password too short error">
    Your password must be at least 8 characters long. Try a longer password that combines letters, numbers, and symbols for better security.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="envelope" title="Email not verified">
    Check your email inbox (including spam folder) for a verification email. Click the verification link to confirm your email address.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="palette" title="Theme not changing">
    If your theme isn't updating, try refreshing the page. Ensure your browser allows cookies, as theme preferences are stored locally.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="language" title="Language not changing">
    Language changes require a page reload. If the language doesn't change, clear your browser cookies for the site and try again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="floppy-disk" title="Profile changes not saving">
    Check your internet connection and try again. If the problem persists, refresh the page and re-enter your changes.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Security Best Practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use Strong Passwords" icon="lock">
    Create passwords with at least 8 characters using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Change Regularly" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Update your password periodically to maintain account security.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sign Out on Shared Devices" icon="right-from-bracket">
    Always sign out when using shared or public computers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Verify Your Email" icon="envelope-circle-check">
    Keep your email verified to ensure you can recover your account if needed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Workspace Settings" icon="gear" href="/workspace/settings">
    Learn how to manage your workspace configuration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Team Members" icon="users" href="/workspace/members">
    Invite and manage team members in your workspace.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>