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

# Profile

> Manage your information, view your public profile, activity timeline and account settings

## Your profile

Keep your information up to date, customize your public profile and manage your account settings.

## Accessing your profile

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click on your avatar">
    In the sidebar, bottom left corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select 'My Profile'">
    In the menu that appears.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Profile tab

The first tab lets you edit your public information:

### Name

Your display name on the platform. Appears on certificates, comments, rankings and in the community.

<Warning>
  Make sure your name is correct before completing courses. Changes after certificate issuance may require reissuance.
</Warning>

### Profile photo

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click the current photo">
    Or the camera icon over the avatar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select an image">
    Choose a photo from your computer (JPG, PNG).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the framing">
    Built-in crop tool to adjust the image.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Photo is updated instantly across the entire platform.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Recommendations:** square format (1:1), minimum 400x400 pixels.

### Biography

A brief description about yourself (up to 300 characters), visible on your public profile.

### Social links

Add up to **3 links** to your profile — personal website, social media, portfolio, LinkedIn, etc.

### Phone

Add your phone number for contact (optional).

## Account tab

The second tab manages your login credentials:

### Change email

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter the new email">
    Type the new email address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive the OTP code">
    A verification code is sent to the new email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm with the code">
    Enter the received code to validate the change.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Change password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Enter new password">
    Minimum 6 characters.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm new password">
    Type again to verify.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Password is updated immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  For better security, include uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters.
</Tip>

## Public profile

Other platform users can view your public profile. The public profile displays:

### Personal information

* Name, photo, biography and social links

### Activity timeline

A timeline of your recent platform activities:

* Comments on lessons
* Lesson ratings
* Practice exams completed
* Lessons completed

### Statistics

* **Total comments** made
* **Ratings** given to lessons
* **Practice exams** completed
* **Lessons** completed

### Course progress

Progress visualization for each enrolled course.

## Interface theme

Choose between light, dark or automatic theme by clicking the sun/moon icon in the top menu:

* **Light** — White background
* **Dark** — Dark background, reduces eye strain
* **Automatic** — Switches based on operating system preference

## Session and device management

In your profile, you can manage devices connected to your account:

* View all active sessions (device, IP, last activity)
* End sessions remotely
* Remove old devices

<Info>
  See more details at [Anti-sharing](/en/features/anti-sharing).
</Info>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="gauge" href="/en/students/dashboard">
    Return to your main dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="Progress" icon="chart-line" href="/en/students/progress">
    View detailed metrics
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gamification" icon="trophy" href="/en/addons/gamification">
    View rankings and achievements
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anti-sharing" icon="shield" href="/en/features/anti-sharing">
    Manage sessions and devices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>