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

# Account Settings

> Manage your password, profile, and account preferences

# Account Settings

Manage your personal account settings, update your profile, and configure your preferences on the Bud Stack platform.

## Accessing Account Settings

To access your account settings:

1. Log in to your Bud Stack account
2. Click on your profile icon or name in the top-right corner
3. Select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu

## Password Management

### Changing Your Password

To update your password:

1. Navigate to Account Settings
2. Click on "Change Password" or the security section
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password (must meet [password requirements](/user-management/authentication#password-policy))
5. Confirm your new password
6. Click "Update Password"

<Info>
  When you change your password, you'll remain logged in on your current device, but all other sessions will be terminated for security.
</Info>

### Forgot Password

If you've forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to receive a password reset email.

<Tip>
  For detailed information about password security, first-time login, and password reset processes, see the [Authentication documentation](/user-management/authentication).
</Tip>

## Profile Information

### Update Your Profile

Keep your profile information current:

**Email Address**

* Your primary email for login and notifications
* Contact an administrator if you need to change it

**Display Name**

* How your name appears to other users
* Update in the profile section

**Contact Information**

* Additional contact details (if applicable)
* Organization-specific fields

<Info>
  Some profile fields may be managed by your organization's administrator and cannot be changed directly. Contact your admin if you need to update these fields.
</Info>

## Notification Preferences

### Email Notifications

Configure which email notifications you receive:

* **System Notifications**: Platform updates and maintenance
* **Project Updates**: Changes to your projects
* **Deployment Alerts**: Status of model deployments
* **Billing Notifications**: Usage alerts and billing updates
* **Security Alerts**: Login activity and security warnings

**To update preferences:**

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Click on "Notifications" tab
3. Toggle notification types on/off
4. Click "Save Preferences"

## Logout

To log out of your current session:

1. Click your profile icon in the top-right
2. Select "Log Out" from the dropdown
3. You'll be redirected to the login page

<Tip>
  Always log out when using shared or public computers. For details about session management and security, see [Authentication](/user-management/authentication#session-management).
</Tip>

## Account Status

### Account Type

Your account type determines your access level:

* **CLIENT**: Standard user with project access
* **ADMIN**: Administrative privileges

<Info>
  To change your account type or request additional permissions, contact your organization administrator.
</Info>

### Roles & Permissions

Your role defines what you can do on the platform:

* **Developer**: Create and manage models
* **DevOps**: Manage clusters and deployments
* **Tester**: Run evaluations and tests
* **Admin**: Full administrative access

See [Roles & Permissions](/user-management/roles-permissions) for detailed information about each role.

## Related Documentation

For more information about account security and authentication:

* **[Authentication](/user-management/authentication)** - Login, passwords, session management, and security
* **[User Activity](/user-management/user-activity)** - View your login history and activity
* **[Roles & Permissions](/user-management/roles-permissions)** - Detailed role information

## Getting Help

Need assistance with account settings?

* Contact your organization administrator
* Email support at [contact@bud.studio](mailto:contact@bud.studio)
* Check the [Authentication guide](/user-management/authentication) for security-related questions