# Update Profile

Update your personal profile information to ensure your identity is accurate across the WatchDog platform.

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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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## Update Profile Information

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Settings">
  Navigate to **User Profile** > **Settings**.
</Step>

<Step title="Select General Tab">
  Click on the **General** tab within the Settings page.
</Step>

<Step title="Update Avatar">
  Click on your **avatar** to upload or change your profile picture.
</Step>

<Step title="Edit Name Fields">
  Update your **First Name**, **Middle Name**, and **Last Name** fields as needed.
</Step>

<Step title="Save Changes">
  Click **Save Changes** to apply your updates.
</Step>
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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>Your updated profile information is reflected across the platform immediately.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Your avatar appears in activity logs, assignments, and collaboration views.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Other users see your updated name in shared features and workflows.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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If your updates are not saving:

- Ensure you clicked **Save Changes**
- Check that all required fields are completed
- Refresh the page and try again
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<Accordion title="Avatar Upload Not Working">
If your avatar does not update:

- Ensure the file is a supported image format (e.g., PNG, JPG)
- Try uploading a smaller file size
- Refresh the page after uploading
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