Account Settings
Manage your account settings, preferences, and personal information to customize your experience.
Accessing Your Settings
To access your account settings:
- Log in to your account
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
Alternatively, you can go directly to dashboard/settings after logging in.
Managing Profile Information
Personal Information
In the "Profile" tab, you can update:
- Display Name: How your name appears throughout the platform
- Profile Picture: Upload or change your profile image
- Major/Department: Update your field of study
- Graduation Year: Your expected graduation date
Important Note
You cannot change your email address as it's tied to your UNC account. If you need assistance with email-related issues, please contact support.
Contact Information
In the "Contact" section, you can:
- Add or update your phone number for notifications (optional)
- Set notification preferences for text alerts
- Add emergency contact information (optional)
Security Settings
Password Management
To change your password:
- Go to Settings → Security
- Click "Change Password"
- Enter your current password
- Enter and confirm your new password
Password Tips
Create a strong password by including a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using personal information that could be easily guessed.
Two-Factor Authentication
We recommend enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for additional security:
- Go to Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication
- Click "Enable 2FA"
- Choose your preferred method (text message or authenticator app)
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup
Active Sessions
You can view and manage active sessions:
- Go to Settings → Security → Active Sessions
- Review all devices currently logged into your account
- Click "Sign Out" next to any session you want to terminate
- Click "Sign Out All Other Sessions" to log out everywhere except your current device
Notification Preferences
Customize how and when you receive notifications:
Email Notifications
In Settings → Notifications → Email, you can toggle:
- Calendar Reminders: Receive emails about upcoming events
- Assignment Deadlines: Get notified about approaching due dates
- Study Reminders: Notifications for scheduled study sessions
- Weekly Summary: Receive a weekly schedule and productivity report
Push Notifications
In Settings → Notifications → Push, you can toggle:
- Event Alerts: Get notified about imminent calendar events
- Focus Time: Reminders for your scheduled focus blocks
- Schedule Changes: Notifications when your schedule is adjusted
Text Message Notifications
If you've added a phone number, in Settings → Notifications → SMS, you can:
- High Priority Only: Receive texts only for urgent reminders
- Deadline Alerts: Get text reminders for assignments due within 24 hours
- Daily Schedule: Receive your day's agenda each morning
Calendar Settings
Default View
Customize your calendar display:
- Default View: Choose between day, week, month, or agenda
- Week Start: Set which day your week begins on
- Working Hours: Define your typical working hours to highlight
- Time Zone: Set your current time zone
Calendar Connections
Manage your connected calendars:
- View Connected Calendars: See all integrated calendars
- Add New Calendar: Connect additional calendar services
- Remove Calendar: Disconnect calendars you no longer want to sync
- Refresh Connection: Update authorization for existing connections
Study Preferences
Customize your study and focus preferences:
Focus Time Settings
- Daily Goal: Set your target amount of daily focus time
- Block Duration: Set preferred length for focus blocks
- Break Duration: Set preferred break times between focus blocks
- Time of Day: Indicate when you prefer to have focus blocks (morning, afternoon, evening)
For more detailed information on schedule customization, see our Schedule Optimization Guide.