Settings & Profile
Manage your personal account settings, security options, and organization preferences.
Profile Settings
Access your profile settings by clicking on your avatar in the sidebar and selecting Settings.
Updating Your Profile
- 1. Go to Settings from the user menu
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Update your information:
- • Name — Your display name
- • Email — Your login email address
- 3. Click Save
Note: Changing your email address may require email verification.
Password Management
Changing Your Password
- 1. Go to Settings
- 2. Find the Update Password section
- 3. Enter your current password
- 4. Enter your new password
- 5. Confirm the new password
- 6. Click Save
Password Requirements
- • Minimum 8 characters
- • Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols for best security
- • Don't reuse passwords from other sites
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Add an extra layer of security to your account with two-factor authentication.
Enabling 2FA
- 1. Go to Settings
- 2. Find the Two-Factor Authentication section
- 3. Click Enable
- 4. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- 5. Enter the verification code from your app
- 6. Save your recovery codes in a secure location
Using 2FA
After enabling 2FA:
- • You'll be prompted for a code after entering your password
- • Open your authenticator app to get the current code
- • Enter the 6-digit code to complete login
Recovery Codes
When you enable 2FA, you receive recovery codes:
- • Save these codes in a secure location
- • Use a recovery code if you lose access to your authenticator
- • Each code can only be used once
- • Generate new codes if you run low
Disabling 2FA
- 1. Go to Settings
- 2. Find the Two-Factor Authentication section
- 3. Click Disable
- 4. Confirm your password
Organization Settings
Admins can manage organization-wide settings.
Accessing Organization Settings
- 1. Click Settings → Organization in the sidebar
- 2. Update organization information
- 3. Save changes
Organization Information
- • Organization Name — The name displayed throughout the app
- • Slug — URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated)
Team Management
Manage your team from Settings → Team Members.
Available Actions
- • Add Users — Invite new team members
- • Change Roles — Update user permissions
- • Remove Users — Remove members from the organization
See Organizations & Teams for detailed instructions.
Session Management
Logging Out
- 1. Click your avatar in the sidebar
- 2. Select Log Out
- 3. You'll be redirected to the login page
Browser Sessions
You may be logged into The Task from multiple browsers or devices. For security:
- • Log out when using shared computers
- • Check your settings for active sessions
- • Log out of all sessions if you suspect unauthorized access
Deleting Your Account
To delete your account:
- 1. Go to Settings
- 2. Scroll to the Delete Account section
- 3. Enter your password to confirm
- 4. Click Delete Account
Warning: Account deletion is permanent. If you're the only admin of an organization, you should transfer ownership or delete the organization first.