# Account Settings

Manage your personal account preferences, security settings, and interface customization within WatchDog Security. This section allows you to personalize your experience while maintaining strong account security.

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span>, <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">End Users</span>
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Free</span>, <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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## Key Features

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<Card title="Update Profile" href="/update-profile-2053477m0" icon="lucide-user">
  Upload an avatar and update your display name across the platform.
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<Card title="Customize Theme" href="/customize-theme-2053478m0" icon="lucide-palette">
  Select your preferred theme color and personalize your interface.
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<Card title="Adjust Appearance" href="/adjust-appearance-2053481m0" icon="lucide-settings">
  Switch between light, dark, or system-based display modes.
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<Card title="Change Password" href="/change-password-2053482m0" icon="lucide-lock">
  Update your account password with enforced security requirements.
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<Card title="Manage Two Factor" href="/manage-two-factor-authentication-2053483m0" icon="material-outline-qr_code_scanner">
  Configure or remove 2FA to secure your account access.
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<Card title="Generate Backup Codes" href="/generate-backup-codes-2053485m0" icon="lucide-shield">
  Create backup codes for account recovery when 2FA is unavailable.
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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Cannot Update Email Address" defaultOpen>
If you are unable to change your email:

- Email addresses are **managed by your organization**
- This setting cannot be modified from **Account Settings**
- Contact your **Account Owner or Security Admin** for changes
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<Accordion title="Password Does Not Meet Requirements">
If your password update fails:

- Ensure it is at least **12 characters long**
- Include at least one **uppercase letter**
- Include at least one **number**
- Include at least one **symbol**
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<Accordion title="Lost Access After Removing 2FA">
If you are logged out after removing 2FA:

- This is expected behavior for security purposes
- Log back in and complete **2FA setup**
- Use **backup codes** if you cannot access your authenticator app
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<Accordion title="Backup Codes Not Working">
If backup codes fail:

- Ensure you are using a **newly generated code**
- Each code can only be used **once**
- Generate a new set of codes from **Security Settings**
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