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

# Your Profile

> Quick guide to setting up your personal profile

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Your profile is where you manage your personal information, avatar, language preferences, and basic account settings. This guide covers the essentials to get you started quickly.

<Info>
  **Looking for more advanced features?** For complete documentation including Security, Linked Accounts, and Account Deletion, see [Platform → User Profile](/platform/user-profile).
</Info>

## Accessing Your Profile

Click on your avatar in the top right corner of any page, then select **"Profile"** from the dropdown menu.

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## Profile Avatar

Your avatar appears throughout the platform — in the top navigation bar, team member lists, audit logs, and collaboration features.

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### Upload Your Avatar

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Profile">
    Click your current avatar (or initials placeholder) → **Profile**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click on Avatar">
    Click the large circular avatar in the **Profile Avatar** section
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose File">
    Select a photo from your computer (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP under 5MB)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Crop Photo">
    Use the crop tool to frame your photo:

    * Drag to reposition
    * Scroll to zoom in/out
    * Click **Crop** when ready
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your new avatar appears immediately across the entire platform. To remove it later, click the avatar again and select **Remove current photo**.
</Tip>

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## Personal Information

### Update Your Name

Your display name appears in team lists, audit logs, and system notifications.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Profile">
    Click your avatar → **Profile**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit Name">
    Update the **Name** field under Personal Information
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save Personal Info** button
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Update Your Email

Your email is used for login, notifications, and password resets.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Profile">
    Click your avatar → **Profile**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit Email">
    Update the **Email Address** field
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify">
    Check your inbox and click the verification link
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Changing your email affects all organizations you belong to. You'll be logged out and must log in with your new email.
</Warning>

### Change Language

Choose between **English** and **Dansk** (Danish) for all UI text, date formatting, and system emails.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Profile">
    Click your avatar → **Profile**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Language">
    Choose **English** or **Dansk** from the dropdown
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save Personal Info** — the interface updates immediately
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Advanced Profile Features

For complete documentation on advanced profile features, see [Platform → User Profile](/platform/user-profile):

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  <Card title="Linked Accounts" icon="link" href="/platform/user-profile#linked-accounts">
    Connect multiple sign-in methods (Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security" icon="shield-check" href="/platform/user-profile#security">
    Change your password and manage security settings
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account Deletion" icon="trash" href="/platform/user-profile#danger-zone-delete-account">
    Learn about the account deletion process and 30-day grace period
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/platform/user-profile#troubleshooting">
    Solutions for common profile issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Quick Troubleshooting

### Avatar Not Updating

If your avatar doesn't update after upload:

1. **Check file size** - Must be under 5MB
2. **Check file format** - Use JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP
3. **Refresh the page** - Click your avatar in the top bar to see the update
4. **Clear browser cache** - If you still see the old avatar

### Email Verification Not Received

If you don't receive the email verification:

1. **Check spam folder** - Verification emails may be filtered
2. **Wait a few minutes** - Email delivery can be delayed
3. **Check email address** - Make sure it's typed correctly
4. **Contact support** - Email [support@valiyou.com](mailto:support@valiyou.com) for help

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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Organization Settings" icon="building" href="/getting-started/organization-settings">
    Configure your organization's basic settings
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite Team Members" icon="users" href="/getting-started/invite-team-members">
    Add your team to start collaborating
  </Card>

  <Card title="Complete Profile Guide" icon="user" href="/platform/user-profile">
    Explore all profile features in detail
  </Card>
</CardGroup>