# Account (https://yapl.app/en/docs/user-guides/account)

# Account Settings

Your YAPL account settings control your personal information, security, and how you interact with the platform. These settings are separate from workspace settings and apply to your user account across all workspaces.

## Understanding Account vs. Workspace Settings

| Setting Type | Scope | Controls |
|--------------|-------|----------|
| **Account Settings** | Your user account | Personal info, security, preferences |
| **Workspace Settings** | Specific workspace | Organization, billing, teams |

Account settings follow you across all workspaces you're a member of.

## In This Section

### Personal Information
- **[Profile Settings](/docs/user-guides/account/profile-settings)** - Manage your name, bio, job title, and avatar

### Security
- **[Security](/docs/user-guides/account/security)** - Password management and account protection

### Customization
- **[Preferences](/docs/user-guides/account/preferences)** - Language, theme, and display settings
- **[Notifications](/docs/user-guides/account/notifications)** - Email and push notification settings

## Quick Reference

| Task | Location |
|------|----------|
| Update name | Settings > Profile |
| Change password | Settings > Account |
| Set language | Settings > Preferences |
| Configure notifications | Settings > Preferences |
| Upload avatar | Settings > Profile |

## Accessing Account Settings

1. Click **Settings** in the sidebar navigation
2. Select the appropriate tab:
   - **Profile** - Personal information
   - **Account** - Security settings
   - **Preferences** - Display and notification options

## Account Information

Your account includes:

| Information | Description |
|-------------|-------------|
| Email | Login email (primary identifier) |
| Full Name | Display name across YAPL |
| Avatar | Profile picture |
| Bio | Personal description |
| Job Title | Professional role |
| Phone | Contact number |

## Workspace Memberships

From your profile settings, you can view:
- All workspaces you're a member of
- Your role in each workspace
- When you joined each workspace

## Best Practices

### Profile Completeness

- Add a profile picture for easy identification
- Include your job title for context
- Keep contact information current

### Security

- Use a strong, unique password
- Update password regularly
- Verify email address is current

### Preferences

- Set your preferred language
- Choose a comfortable theme
- Configure notifications to reduce noise

## Related Topics

- [Registration](/docs/getting-started/registration) - Account creation
- [Workspace Settings](/docs/user-guides/workspaces/workspace-settings) - Organization settings
- [Managing Owners](/docs/user-guides/workspaces/managing-owners) - Workspace administration