> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.reliclabs.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage Your Contributor Profile and Account Settings

> Update your username, profile photo, and password. Export your account data as JSON or permanently delete your account from Account Settings.

Your Contributor profile is the identity attached to all your sessions, points, and referrals. You can update it at any time from Account Settings, which you open by clicking the settings icon in the sidebar.

## Accessing Account Settings

Account Settings opens as a modal overlay on top of the main Contributor interface. It has five tabs in the left sidebar: **Profile**, **Account Actions**, **Recording**, **Notifications**, and **Referrals**. The Profile tab is selected by default when you open the modal.

## Updating your username

Your username must be 3-32 characters long and can only contain lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Account Settings">
    Click the settings icon in the Contributor sidebar to open Account Settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to the Profile tab">
    The Profile tab is selected by default. Locate the **Username** field in the Profile section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Type your new username">
    Edit the username field with your preferred name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save**. Contributor validates the username and confirms the change with a success message.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Usernames must be unique across all Contributor accounts. If the name you want is already taken, you will see an error and can try a different one.
</Note>

## Changing your profile photo

Contributor includes a built-in crop tool so you can frame your photo before it is saved.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click your current avatar">
    In the Profile tab, click the avatar thumbnail in the top card. A hover state shows a **Change Photo** prompt.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an image file">
    A file picker opens. Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP image from your device. The file must be 1 MB or smaller after processing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Crop your photo">
    The crop modal appears. Drag and resize the crop frame to select the area you want, then click **Confirm**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the upload">
    Contributor uploads the cropped image and updates your avatar. A success message confirms the change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Changing your password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Account Actions tab">
    In Account Settings, click **Account Actions** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Change Password">
    Click the **Change Password** row. Contributor navigates to the password reset screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a new password">
    Enter your new password. It must be at least 8 characters and include at least one uppercase letter and one number.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you have forgotten your current password, use the **Forgot Password?** link on the sign-in screen instead. Contributor will email you a reset link.
</Tip>

## Sign-in options

Contributor supports three ways to sign in:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Email and password" icon="envelope">
    Create an account with your email address and a password that meets the security requirements.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Google" icon="google">
    Sign in with your Google account via OAuth. Contributor opens your browser to complete authentication.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord" icon="discord">
    Sign in with your Discord account via OAuth. Contributor opens your browser to complete authentication.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  When you sign in with Google or Discord, Contributor opens a browser window to complete the OAuth flow. Once you authorize the connection, the app signs you in automatically.
</Note>

## Exporting your account data

You can download a full copy of your Contributor account data as a JSON file at any time.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Profile tab">
    Open Account Settings and select the Profile tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Export">
    Scroll to the **Data Export** section and click **Export**. Contributor assembles your profile, sessions, recordings, comments, notifications, preferences, and analytics events into a single file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the file">
    A success message shows the file path where the export was saved on your device. The file is a JSON archive you can open with any text editor.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Deleting your account

Account deletion is permanent and self-service. Once your account is deleted, you are signed out immediately and your data is removed.

<Warning>
  Deleting your account is irreversible. All associated data is permanently removed. Export your account data first if you want a copy before proceeding.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Account Actions tab">
    In Account Settings, click **Account Actions** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Delete Account">
    Click the **Delete Account** row. A confirmation panel appears with a warning.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the deletion">
    Click **Confirm Delete**. Contributor sends a deletion request, signs you out, and closes the settings modal. The account cannot be recovered after this step.
  </Step>
</Steps>