Updating Your Profile
Keep your personal information and profile picture current
Updating Your Profile
Your profile represents you across Hydra. Keep it updated so teammates can identify you and contact information stays current.
Accessing Your Profile
- Click your profile picture or name in the header
- Select Profile or Account Settings
- You'll see your profile overview
profile-page.png - The main profile page showing user information
Profile Information
Update your basic details:
Personal Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| First Name | Your given name |
| Last Name | Your family name |
| Your login and contact email | |
| Phone | Contact phone number (optional) |
| Job Title | Your role or position (optional) |
To edit:
- Click Edit Profile or the edit icon
- Update the fields
- Click Save Changes
profile-edit-form.png - Profile editing form with fields
Profile Picture
Your avatar appears throughout Hydra - in headers, comments, and team lists.
Uploading a Photo
- Click your current avatar or Change Photo
- Select an image from your device
- Crop and adjust if needed
- Click Save to apply
profile-avatar-upload.png - Avatar upload dialog with crop tool
Photo Guidelines
- Format - JPG, PNG, or GIF
- Size - At least 200x200 pixels recommended
- Square - Circular crop is applied automatically
- Professional - Use a clear, recognizable photo
Removing Your Photo
- Click your avatar
- Select Remove Photo
- A default avatar with your initials will display
Display Preferences
Customize how you appear:
Display Name
Choose how your name appears to others:
- Full name (John Smith)
- First name only (John)
- Custom display name
Timezone
Set your timezone for accurate timestamps:
- Go to profile settings
- Find Timezone setting
- Select your timezone
- All times adjust to your local time
profile-timezone.png - Timezone selection dropdown
Contact Information
Keep contact details updated for team communication:
Email Address
Your email is used for:
- Login credentials
- Notification delivery
- Password recovery
To change your email:
- Edit your profile
- Enter new email
- Verify via confirmation link sent to new address
Phone Number
Optional but useful for:
- Team directory
- SMS notifications (if enabled)
- Emergency contact
Privacy Settings
Control what others see:
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Profile Visibility | Team only / Company-wide |
| Contact Info | Show / Hide from directory |
| Activity Status | Show online status |
profile-privacy.png - Privacy settings toggles
Profile Completeness
A complete profile helps your team:
- Photo - Helps colleagues recognize you
- Job Title - Clarifies your role
- Contact Info - Makes communication easy
- Timezone - Enables scheduling across locations
Hydra may show a profile completeness indicator encouraging you to fill in missing details.
Best Practices
- Use a real photo - Builds trust and recognition
- Keep email current - Ensures you receive notifications
- Set timezone - Prevents scheduling confusion
- Update when things change - New role? New phone? Update promptly