How to Manage Your devActivity Profile and Notifications
This guide will walk you through managing your personal profile settings and customizing your notification preferences on devActivity.com. By following these steps, you can ensure your information is accurate and that you receive updates and alerts in a way that best suits your workflow.
Prerequisite: To begin, log in to devActivity.com. Click on your avatar in the header (typically located in the top right corner) and select 'Your Profile' from the dropdown menu.
Update Your Personal Data
On the 'Your Profile' page, locate the 'Personal Data' card.
- Your registered email address will be displayed and is read-only.
- To update your full name, click on the text input field next to 'Full Name' (currently showing 'Oleg' in the example) and type your desired name. Look for an ellipsis button (...) next to the field, which may indicate an edit or save action.
Configure Slack Notifications
Find the 'Slack' card. This section allows you to integrate devActivity notifications with your Slack workspace.
- Click the 'Open Slack App to edit notifications' button. This action will redirect you to the Slack App where you can manage specific notifications, review weekly reports, and configure integrations for your team.
Set Your Preferred Timezone
Locate the 'Timezone' card. This setting is crucial as it influences how all time-sensitive data, reports, and alerts are presented across the platform.
- Click on the dropdown menu (currently showing 'UTC (+00:00)' in the example).
- Select your local timezone from the list to ensure all time-based information is displayed accurately for your location.
Manage Email Report Preferences
Scroll to the 'Email Preferences' card. Here, you can control the frequency of general email reports.
- You will see toggle switches for 'Daily', 'Weekly', and 'Monthly' reports. Toggle each switch 'On' or 'Off' according to your preference for receiving these regular updates.
Customize Events Email Notifications
Finally, find the 'Events Email Notifications' card. This section allows you to enable or disable specific email alerts for key events.
- Toggle the switches 'On' or 'Off' for events such as 'New Level Assigned', 'Custom Challenge Created', and 'Custom Achievement Received' to control which event-driven notifications you receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I update my full name in devActivity?
To update your full name, navigate to 'Your Profile', locate the 'Personal Data' card, and edit the 'Full Name' text input field. Remember to save any changes if an explicit save button is present (not explicitly mentioned but good practice).
Can I receive both daily and weekly email reports?
Yes, in the 'Email Preferences' card, you can toggle on 'Daily', 'Weekly', and 'Monthly' reports independently. Enabling multiple options will send you reports at each selected frequency.
What specific events trigger email notifications?
The 'Events Email Notifications' card allows you to enable or disable alerts for specific events such as 'New Level Assigned', 'Custom Challenge Created', and 'Custom Achievement Received'. You can choose which of these you wish to be notified about via email.
What is the impact of changing my timezone on devActivity data?
Changing your timezone in the 'Timezone' card ensures that 'All data, weekly reports, alerts, and time-sensitive operations' are displayed according to your selected local time, providing accurate context for your activities and reports.
Is my email address editable in the devActivity profile settings?
No, your registered email address is displayed as a read-only field in the 'Personal Data' card and cannot be directly edited from the 'Your Profile' settings page.
