Managing Your Account

Learn how to manage your Changelogy account settings and profile.

Accessing Account Settings

Click your profile icon → Settings

Profile Information

Full Name

• Displayed to team members
• Shown on changelog posts you create
• Optional but recommended

Email Address

• Used for sign-in
• Receives notifications
• Must be verified

Changing Email

1. Go to Settings → Profile
2. Update email field
3. Click "Save Changes"
4. Verify new email address

Security

Changing Password

1. Go to Settings → Account
2. Click "Change Password"
3. Enter current password
4. Enter new password
5. Confirm new password
6. Click "Update Password"

Password Requirements:

• Minimum 8 characters
• Mix of letters and numbers recommended
• Avoid common passwords

Two-Factor Authentication

Coming soon! We're working on adding 2FA for enhanced security.

Sign-In Methods

Email & Password

Traditional sign-in with email and password.

Google OAuth

Sign in with your Google account:

• Faster authentication
• No password to remember
• Uses Google's security

Privacy Settings

Cookie Preferences

Manage your cookie consent:

1. Go to Settings → Privacy
2. Toggle analytics cookies
3. Toggle marketing cookies
4. Click "Save Preferences"

Cookie Types:

• Necessary: Required for functionality (always on)
• Analytics: Help us improve the product
• Marketing: Personalized content

Deleting Your Account

⚠️ Warning: This action cannot be undone!

To delete your account:

1. Go to Settings → Account
2. Scroll to "Delete Account"
3. Click "Delete My Account"
4. Enter your password
5. Confirm deletion

What gets deleted:

• Your user profile
• All organizations you own
• All changelog posts in your organizations
• Team memberships
• All data associated with your account

What doesn't get deleted:

• Changelog posts you created in other people's organizations (reassigned to organization owner)

Account Recovery

If you forget your password:

1. Go to sign-in page
2. Click "Forgot password?"
3. Enter your email
4. Check email for reset link
5. Create new password

Reset links expire after 1 hour.

Data Export

Want to export your data?

1. Go to Settings → Account
2. Click "Export Data"
3. Receive export via email

Includes:

• Organizations
• Changelog posts
• Profile information

Format: JSON

Account Suspension

Accounts may be suspended for:

• Violation of Terms of Service
• Payment issues
• Abusive behavior

If suspended, contact support to resolve.