User Guides
Settings & Privacy
Learn how to customize your ineedthis experience and control your privacy settings to make the platform work best for you.
Accessing Settings
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings" to access all your account preferences and privacy controls.
Profile Settings
Basic Information
- Name and Username: Update your display name and unique username
- Bio and Description: Write about yourself and your interests
- Profile Picture: Upload and manage your profile photo
- Cover Photo: Set a banner image for your profile
- Location: Add your location to connect with local users
Contact Information
- Email Address: Update your email for account notifications
- Phone Number: Add your phone for two-factor authentication
- Social Links: Connect your other social media accounts
- Website: Add your personal or business website
Privacy Settings
Account Privacy
- Public Profile: Choose if your profile is visible to everyone
- Follower Requests: Control who can follow you
- Message Requests: Filter who can send you direct messages
- Search Visibility: Control if you appear in search results
Content Privacy
- Post Visibility: Set default privacy for new posts
- Location Sharing: Control when and where you share your location
- Activity Status: Choose if others can see when you're online
- Content Filtering: Set up filters for sensitive content
Data and Security
- Two-Factor Authentication: Add extra security to your account
- Login Sessions: View and manage active login sessions
- Data Download: Download a copy of your data
- Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and data
Notification Settings
Email Notifications
- New Followers: Get notified when someone follows you
- Likes and Comments: Choose which interactions to be notified about
- Direct Messages: Control message notification frequency
- Community Updates: Stay informed about community activity
Push Notifications
- Mobile Notifications: Control notifications on your phone
- Desktop Notifications: Manage browser notifications
- Quiet Hours: Set times when you don't want notifications
- Notification Frequency: Choose how often you receive notifications
Appearance Settings
Theme and Display
- Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark themes
- Font Size: Adjust text size for better readability
- Language: Change the interface language
- Time Zone: Set your local time zone
Content Preferences
- Content Filters: Set up filters for sensitive content
- Language Preferences: Choose which languages to see content in
- Auto-Play Videos: Control video autoplay behavior
- Image Quality: Choose between data usage and image quality
Privacy Best Practices
- Review Regularly: Check your privacy settings periodically
- Be Selective: Only share information you're comfortable with
- Use Circles: Organize your connections to control content visibility
- Monitor Activity: Regularly review your account activity and sessions
- Stay Informed: Keep up with platform updates and privacy changes