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Settings

Overview

The Settings page provides access to account configuration, security settings, and user preferences. This guide covers all available settings and configuration options.

Accessing Settings

To access your settings:

  1. Click the user menu in the navigation bar (displays your profile picture or initials)
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu

Settings Sections

Settings are organized into tabs for easy navigation:

Profile Tab

Manage your account information and profile details.

Security Tab

Configure password and authentication settings.

Profile Settings

Account Information

Email Address

Your account email address:

  • Used for login authentication
  • Receives system notifications (when implemented)
  • Associated with Gravatar profile picture

To update:

  1. Navigate to Settings → Profile tab
  2. Enter new email address
  3. Click "Save Changes"

Login Credentials

Changing your email address updates your login credentials. Use the new email for future logins.

First Name

Your first name for personalization:

  • Displayed in user interface
  • Used in communications
  • Optional but recommended

Last Name

Your last name for account identification:

  • Displayed in user interface
  • Used in communications
  • Optional but recommended

To update name:

  1. Navigate to Settings → Profile tab
  2. Modify first and/or last name
  3. Click "Save Changes"

Profile Picture

Gravatar Integration

UptimeHunt uses Gravatar for profile pictures:

What is Gravatar?

  • Globally Recognized Avatar service
  • Profile picture linked to email address
  • Used across multiple websites

How to Set Up:

  1. Visit gravatar.com
  2. Create account with your UptimeHunt email
  3. Upload profile picture
  4. Changes sync automatically

Picture Not Showing?

  • Verify email matches between services
  • Ensure Gravatar is public
  • Clear browser cache
  • Wait a few minutes for propagation

Default Picture:

If no Gravatar is set, your initials appear in a colored circle.

Updating Profile Information

Process:

  1. Navigate to Settings
  2. Select Profile tab
  3. Modify desired fields:
  4. Email address
  5. First name
  6. Last name
  7. Click "Save Changes"

Success Confirmation:

  • Success message appears
  • Changes reflected immediately
  • No email confirmation required

Security Settings

Change Password

Update your account password for security:

Process:

  1. Navigate to Settings
  2. Select Security tab
  3. Complete the form:
  4. Current Password: Your existing password
  5. New Password: Your desired new password
  6. Confirm New Password: Re-enter new password
  7. Click "Change Password"

Password Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 characters
  • Combination of character types recommended
  • Must differ from current password
  • Should be unique to this account

Best Practices:

  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Change passwords periodically
  • Use a password manager
  • Never share passwords

After Changing Password:

  • Existing sessions remain active
  • Use new password for future logins
  • Consider logging out from all devices

Password Reset

If you forget your password:

From Login Page:

  1. Click "Forgot Password?" link
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Click "Send Reset Link"
  4. Check email for reset instructions
  5. Follow link to set new password

See Account Management for detailed instructions.

Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is not currently available but is planned for future releases.

Planned Features:

  • TOTP authenticator app support
  • SMS verification (optional)
  • Backup codes
  • Recovery options

Notification Preferences

Notification settings are not currently available. Future releases will include:

Email Notifications:

  • Service down alerts
  • Service recovery notifications
  • Weekly reports
  • Monthly summaries

Alert Preferences:

  • Notification channels
  • Alert thresholds
  • Quiet hours
  • Escalation policies

Account Settings

Account Type

Your account type determines available features:

Current Implementation:

  • Single account type for all users
  • All features available to all accounts

Future Plans:

  • Tiered account plans
  • Feature restrictions by plan
  • Upgrade/downgrade options

Account Usage

View account usage statistics:

Planned Metrics:

  • Number of services
  • Check volume
  • API usage
  • Storage utilization

Account Limits

Current account limits:

Services:

  • No enforced limit (reasonable use)
  • Performance considerations apply

Check Frequency:

  • Minimum: 1 minute
  • Maximum: 60 minutes

API Requests:

  • Currently unlimited (reasonable use)
  • Future rate limiting planned

Privacy Settings

Data Privacy

Your data privacy:

Data Collection:

  • Service configurations
  • Check results and metrics
  • Account information
  • Usage statistics

Data Usage:

  • Service monitoring
  • Performance analytics
  • System improvement

Data Sharing:

  • No third-party sharing
  • Your data remains private
  • Secure storage and transmission

Data Export

Data export capabilities:

Current Status:

Not currently available

Planned Features:

  • Export service configurations
  • Download check history
  • Export reports and analytics
  • Complete account data export

Account Deletion

To delete your account:

Process:

Currently requires contacting support

Consequences:

  • Permanent account deletion
  • All services removed
  • Historical data deleted
  • Cannot be reversed

Irreversible Action

Account deletion is permanent and complete. Ensure you have exported any required data before deletion.

Timezone Settings

Timezone configuration is not currently available.

Current Behavior:

  • Timestamps displayed in UTC
  • Browser local time may be used

Planned Features:

  • User-selectable timezone
  • Automatic timezone detection
  • Configurable time format (12/24 hour)

Interface Preferences

Language

Current Status:

English only

Planned Features:

  • Multiple language support
  • Automatic language detection
  • Language selection preference

Theme

Current Status:

Light/dark theme based on browser/system preference

Planned Features:

  • Manual theme selection
  • Custom color schemes
  • Interface customization

Display Preferences

Planned display preferences:

  • Dashboard layout options
  • Service card display format
  • Chart and graph preferences
  • Table row density

API Settings

API Access

API access configuration:

Current Implementation:

  • JWT token authentication via login
  • Tokens valid for 15 minutes
  • Refresh tokens provided

Planned Features:

  • Dedicated API keys
  • Key management interface
  • Per-key permissions
  • Usage analytics

See API Authentication for details.

Webhooks

Webhook configuration is planned for future releases:

Planned Features:

  • Custom webhook URLs
  • Event selection
  • Payload customization
  • Signature verification

Troubleshooting

Cannot Save Settings

If settings won't save:

  1. Check for form validation errors
  2. Ensure all required fields complete
  3. Verify new values are valid
  4. Try refreshing and attempting again

Changes Not Appearing

If updates don't reflect:

  1. Refresh the page
  2. Clear browser cache
  3. Log out and back in
  4. Verify save was successful

Email Already In Use

If email update fails:

  • Email already registered to another account
  • Use a different email address
  • Ensure you own the email account

Password Change Fails

Common password issues:

Error Solution
Current password incorrect Verify current password
Passwords don't match Ensure new password entries match
Password too weak Meet password requirements