Managing Your Account

Learn how to view and update your profile, manage your account settings, and handle security preferences.

Accessing Account Settings

To access your account settings:

1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner
2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu
3. Or navigate directly to /settings in your browser

The settings page has multiple sections:

Profile Information

Your profile contains information about your account and how you appear in Orkestia.

Editable Fields

Display Name

Your display name appears across the platform:

• Required: Yes (minimum 2 characters)
• Usage: Shown in comments, activity logs, and team member lists
• Can be changed: Yes, anytime

To update your display name:

1. Go to Settings > General
2. Edit the Display Name field
3. Click Save changes

Read-Only Fields

These fields are managed by your authentication provider and cannot be changed in Orkestia:

Preferences

Timezone Settings

Set your preferred timezone for displaying dates and times:

1. Go to Settings > General
2. Scroll to Preferences section
3. Select your timezone from the dropdown
4. Changes are saved automatically

Options:

• Auto - Use your browser's detected timezone (default)
• Specific Timezone - Choose from a list of timezones

Organization Memberships

View all organizations you belong to:

1. Go to Settings > General
2. Scroll to see your organization memberships
3. Each organization shows:
   • Organization name
   • Your role (Admin, Member, etc.)
   • Join date

Switching Organizations

To switch between organizations:

1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right
2. Select the organization from the dropdown
3. You'll be switched to that organization's workspace

Leaving an Organization

To leave an organization:

1. Contact the organization admin
2. They can remove you from the organization
3. Or use organization settings if you have permission

Security Settings

Manage your account security and authentication settings by navigating to Settings > Security.

Authentication

Your authentication is managed through AWS Cognito:

• Provider: AWS Cognito
• Security: Enterprise-grade authentication service
• Features: Password management, multi-factor authentication (if enabled)

Changing Your Password

To change your password:

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Click Manage Password
3. You'll be redirected to AWS Cognito's password management page
4. Follow the instructions to change your password

Active Sessions

View information about your current session:

• Current Device - The device you're currently using
• Session Status - Active or expired
• Session Management - Handled by AWS Cognito

Account Deletion

You can permanently delete your account if you no longer need it.

Before Deleting

How to Delete Your Account

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Scroll to Danger Zone
3. Click Delete Account
4. Read the warning carefully
5. Type DELETE in the confirmation field
6. Click Delete My Account

After Deletion

After deleting your account:

1. You'll see a confirmation message
2. You'll be automatically logged out
3. Your account is scheduled for deletion
4. All data is permanently removed

Common Questions

Can I change my email address?

Email addresses are managed by AWS Cognito. To change your email, use your authentication provider's settings or contact support.

Can I change my username?

No, usernames are permanent and cannot be changed. They're used as unique identifiers across the platform.

Can I have multiple accounts?

Yes, you can create multiple accounts with different email addresses. However, you typically only need one account and can join multiple organizations.

What happens if I delete my account?

All your data is permanently deleted, including profile information, organization memberships, deployments, and connection credentials. This action cannot be undone.

Can I recover a deleted account?

No, account deletion is permanent. Make sure you want to delete your account before confirming.

Next Steps