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Your Profile: Personal Settings and Notification Management

The 'Your Profile' section on devActivity.com serves as a central hub for managing your personal information and notification settings. This area provides comprehensive controls for personal data, notification preferences via email and Slack, and timezone settings. By personalizing how you receive updates and alerts, you can stay informed without being overwhelmed, while accurate timezone settings ensure all time-sensitive data, reports, and alerts are presented correctly, enhancing your data relevance and overall user experience.

To access 'Your Profile' settings, navigate by clicking on your avatar in the header and selecting 'Your Profile'.

Screenshot of devActivity Your Profile page with Personal Data, Slack, Timezone, Email Preferences, and Events Email Notifications cards.
Overview of the 'Your Profile' settings page.

Personal Data

This card displays core user information. It includes a read-only 'Email' field showing your registered email address. The 'Full Name' field is editable, allowing you to update your display name. A note below the header clarifies: 'All organization Contributors can access this information'.

Slack Integration

This section facilitates integration with Slack for notifications. The description states: 'Receive notifications, review weekly reports and do quick iterations though your.' You can manage your Slack notification settings by clicking the 'Open Slack App to edit notifications' button, which features the Slack logo.

Timezone Settings

This card allows you to set your preferred timezone. The description highlights its importance: 'All data, weekly reports, alerts, and time-sensitive operations are based on the selected timezone.' A dropdown selector is visible, allowing you to adjust this setting to ensure all time-based information is displayed accurately for your location.

Email Preferences

You can control the frequency of general email reports in this section. The description notes: 'Control your email preferences, receive customized emails based on team configurations'. Three toggle switches are available: 'Daily', 'Weekly', and 'Monthly', allowing granular control over regular email report delivery.

Events Email Notifications

This card provides specific controls for event-driven email alerts. The introductory text explains: 'All data that is available from timezone will be based on timezone selected here.' A 'Learn more...' link is also present. You can enable or disable notifications for various events via toggle switches, such as 'New Level Assigned', 'Custom Challenge Created', and 'Custom Achievement Received'. These settings ensure you are promptly informed about key milestones and activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I view or update my personal information?

You can view your registered email and update your full name within the 'Personal Data' card on the 'Your Profile' page. Your email address is read-only, but your full name can be edited.

What types of email notifications can I receive and how do I control them?

devActivity allows you to control daily, weekly, and monthly email reports via toggle switches in the 'Email Preferences' card. You can also enable or disable specific event-based notifications like 'New Level Assigned' or 'Custom Challenge Created' in the 'Events Email Notifications' card.

How do I connect and manage Slack notifications?

To manage Slack notifications, navigate to the 'Slack' card and click the 'Open Slack App to edit notifications' button. This will take you to the Slack App where you can configure your integration and notification preferences for your workspace.

Where do I set my preferred timezone for data and reports?

Your preferred timezone can be set in the 'Timezone' card on the 'Your Profile' page. Select your local timezone from the dropdown list. This setting ensures all time-sensitive data, reports, and alerts across the platform are displayed accurately for your location.

Who can access my personal data on devActivity.com?

As stated on the 'Personal Data' card, 'All organization Contributors can access this information' (referring to your registered email and full name).

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