- Customize your user profile, change your password, and configure personal preferences.
+ View your profile information and change your password.
-
- 📝 Coming Soon:
- This page is under construction. Screenshots will be added in a future update.
-
-
Accessing Profile Settings
To access your profile settings:
@@ -21,16 +16,19 @@
This will open the User Settings page
-
Alternatively, navigate directly to the User Settings page via the menu (if your role has access).
+
+
+ Figure 1: User Settings page showing profile information and password change form
+
Profile Information
-
Your profile displays the following information:
+
Your profile displays the following read-only information:
Username: Your login username (cannot be changed by users)
-
Assigned Roles: The roles you have been granted
-
Active Role: Your currently selected role
+
Assigned Roles: The roles you have been granted by administrators
@@ -75,9 +73,9 @@
If you forget your new password, you will need to contact your administrator for a password reset. There is no self-service password recovery.
-
Theme Preference
+
Theme Selection
-
BackupChecks supports multiple visual themes to match your preference and reduce eye strain.
+
While not part of the User Settings page itself, you can change your visual theme at any time using the theme selector in the navigation bar.
Available Themes
@@ -110,93 +108,38 @@
Changing Your Theme
-
You can change your theme in two ways:
-
-
Method 1: Navigation Bar (Quick Change)
-
-
Locate the theme selector dropdown in the top-right corner of the navigation bar (next to your username)
+
Locate the theme selector dropdown in the top-right corner of the navigation bar
+
Position: between your username and the logout button (or between role selector and logout if you have multiple roles)
Click the dropdown to see available themes
Select Light, Dark, or Auto
The page will reload and apply your selected theme immediately
-
Method 2: Profile Settings
-
-
-
Navigate to your profile settings (click your username)
-
Locate the Theme Preference setting
-
Select your preferred theme
-
Save your changes
-
-
-
Your theme preference is saved and will persist across all devices where you log in.
+
Your theme preference is saved to your profile and will persist across sessions.
💡 Tip:
The Auto theme is recommended if your operating system already has a dark mode schedule. BackupChecks will automatically switch between light and dark themes based on your OS setting.
-
Role Selection
+
Role Switching
-
If you have multiple roles assigned, you can view and switch between them from your profile.
+
If you have multiple roles assigned, you can switch between them using the role selector in the navigation bar (not in User Settings).
-
Viewing Your Roles
-
-
Your assigned roles are displayed in your profile settings. This is a read-only view showing all roles granted by your administrator.
-
-
Switching Active Role
-
-
To switch your active role:
-
-
-
Use the role selector dropdown in the top-right corner of the navigation bar
-
Select the role you want to activate
-
The page will reload with the appropriate permissions and menu items for that role
-
+
The role selector appears in the top-right corner between your username and the logout button. Click it to select your active role.
See Users & Roles for detailed information about role permissions and switching.
-
Session Information
-
-
Some profile pages may display session information:
-
-
-
Last Login: When you last successfully logged in
-
Active Sessions: Your current browser sessions (if implemented)
-
Login History: Recent login attempts (if audit logging is enabled)
-
-
-
- 💡 Note:
- Session information availability depends on your system configuration and may not be visible to all users.
-
-
-
Notification Preferences
-
-
Future versions of BackupChecks may include notification preferences such as:
-
-
-
Email notifications for failed backups
-
Daily digest emails
-
Alert thresholds
-
Report delivery preferences
-
-
-
- 📝 Future Feature:
- Notification preferences are not currently implemented. Check back in future updates.
-
-
Data Privacy
What Data is Stored?
-
BackupChecks stores the following personal information:
+
BackupChecks stores the following user information:
Username (required for login)
-
Password hash (securely encrypted)
+
Password hash (securely encrypted, never stored in plain text)
Assigned roles
Theme preference
Last active role
@@ -205,8 +148,8 @@
Who Can See Your Information?
-
You: Can view your own profile information
-
Administrators: Can view and edit all user profiles
+
You: Can view your own username and assigned roles
+
Administrators: Can view and edit all user profiles via Settings → User Management
Other Users: Cannot view your profile or personal information
@@ -220,35 +163,33 @@
Possible causes:
-
Current password is incorrect - verify you're entering your current password correctly
Browser autofill issue - try typing passwords manually instead of using autofill
+
Current password is incorrect: Verify you're entering your current password correctly (passwords are case-sensitive)
+
New password doesn't meet requirements: Ensure password meets minimum length (check with your administrator)
+
New passwords don't match: Verify both new password fields contain the exact same password
+
Browser autofill issue: Try typing passwords manually instead of using autofill
-
Theme Doesn't Change
+
+ ⚠️ Forgot Your Password?
+ If you cannot remember your current password, contact your administrator. They can reset your password via Settings → User Management.
+
+
+
Can't Access User Settings
Possible causes:
-
Browser cache - clear your browser cache and reload the page
-
Browser compatibility - try a different browser
-
Auto theme not working - ensure your OS has a dark mode preference set
-
-
-
Can't Access Profile Settings
-
-
Possible causes:
-
-
Session expired - log out and log back in
-
Permission issue - contact your administrator
-
Browser issue - try incognito/private mode
+
Session expired: Log out and log back in to refresh your session
+
Browser issue: Try a different browser or incognito/private mode
+
Username not clickable: Ensure you're clicking directly on your username text in the top-right corner
Next Steps
-
Users & Roles - Learn about user roles and permissions
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diff --git a/docs/changelog-claude.md b/docs/changelog-claude.md
index e6976a6..bb27986 100644
--- a/docs/changelog-claude.md
+++ b/docs/changelog-claude.md
@@ -37,6 +37,13 @@ This file documents all changes made to this project via Claude Code.
- **Login & Authentication page**: Added captcha requirement explanation (simple math problem), noted future plan to make it optional via Settings
- **Browser Security section**: Clarified HTTPS context - only relevant for external access via domain name, not for internal IP-based deployments (typical use case)
- **Browser Compatibility**: Marked Mozilla Firefox as "Recommended - Most tested" browser for optimal experience
+ - **Profile Settings page**: Streamlined to reflect actual functionality - only password change available in User Settings page, theme and role selectors located in navigation bar
+
+### Removed
+- Removed non-existent features from Profile Settings documentation:
+ - Notification Preferences section (no plans for implementation)
+ - Session Information section (not displayed in User Settings)
+ - Redundant theme/role configuration sections (these are in navbar, not settings page)
## [2026-02-07]
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+