---
title: Account Settings
description: "Update your Jamdesk profile, theme preference, notification settings, and email address. Manage your account security and connected authentication methods."
---

Update your Jamdesk profile settings and account preferences.

## Accessing Settings

1. Click your avatar in the top right corner
2. Select **Settings** from the dropdown

## Profile Information

Update your display name and email address:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Profile">
    In Settings, select the **Profile** tab.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Update your information">
    Change your display name or email address.
  </Step>
  <Step title="Save changes">
    Click **Save** to apply your updates.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
Changing your email address requires verification. Check your inbox for a confirmation link.
</Note>

## Theme Preference

Switch between light and dark mode:

- **Light** — Default light theme
- **Dark** — Dark theme for low-light environments
- **System** — Automatically match your operating system preference

The theme setting applies to the Jamdesk dashboard. Your documentation site theme is controlled separately in `docs.json`.

## Notification Preferences

Control which emails you receive:

| Notification | Description |
|--------------|-------------|
| Build alerts | Email when builds fail |
| Team invites | Email when invited to a project |
| Product updates | Occasional product news and tips |

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