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Account Settings

Manage your account settings, preferences, and personal information to customize your experience.

Accessing Your Settings

To access your account settings:

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
  3. 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:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Click "Change Password"
  3. Enter your current password
  4. 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:

  1. Go to Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication
  2. Click "Enable 2FA"
  3. Choose your preferred method (text message or authenticator app)
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup

Active Sessions

You can view and manage active sessions:

  1. Go to Settings → Security → Active Sessions
  2. Review all devices currently logged into your account
  3. Click "Sign Out" next to any session you want to terminate
  4. 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.