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title: Profile Settings
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  Manage your profile information in Clear Ideas. Update your display name and
  account name to personalize your account and control how you appear to other
  users.
ogTitle: Profile Settings Guide
ogDescription: >-
  Learn to manage your profile settings in Clear Ideas. Update display name and
  account name for personalized account management
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# Profile Settings

Manage your personal profile information to control how you appear to other users throughout Clear Ideas. Access these settings through Settings > Profile.

## Display Name

Your display name is how other users see you throughout the application. This name appears in:

- Site member lists
- File sharing notifications
- Collaboration contexts
- User mentions and references
- Activity logs and audit trails

**Update Display Name**: Navigate to Settings > Profile and enter your preferred display name in the Display Name field.

**Requirements**:
- Display name is required and cannot be empty
- Maximum length: 50 characters
- Cannot be the same as your email address
- Must contain at least 2 visible characters

The display name can be changed at any time and will update across all sites and contexts where you are referenced. Changes take effect immediately.

## Account Name

Your account name represents your account identity and may be used in administrative contexts and account management.

**Update Account Name**: Enter your account name in the Account Name field on the Profile Settings page.

**Requirements**:
- Account name is required and cannot be empty
- Maximum length: 100 characters
- Used for account identification and administrative purposes

## Updating Your Profile

To update your profile information:

1. Navigate to **Settings > Profile**
2. Review your current display name and account name
3. Edit either field as needed
4. Click **Update Profile** to save your changes
5. Your changes are saved immediately and reflected across the application

**Note**: Profile updates require an active internet connection. If you encounter any issues updating your profile, ensure you're connected to the internet and try again.

## Best Practices

**Consistency**: Use a consistent display name across all your collaboration spaces to help others recognize you easily.

**Professionalism**: Choose display names that are appropriate for professional collaboration contexts.

**Privacy**: Your display name is visible to other users, so consider privacy implications when choosing a name.

**Updates**: Changes to your profile take effect immediately across all sites and contexts.

## Related Settings

- [Email Settings](/guide/email-settings) - Manage your email address
- [Organization Settings](/organizations/organization-settings) - Organization membership details