User Profile Setup

User Profile Configuration

Properly setting up your user profile helps tailor UptimeKeeper to your preferences and ensures you receive notifications as intended.

Updating Your Profile Information

1. Click on your username in the top-right corner of the dashboard
2. Select My Profile from the dropdown menu
3. Update your information:
   • Name: Your full name
   • Email: Your primary contact email
   • Phone Number: For SMS alerts
   • Time Zone: Set your local time zone for accurate reporting
4. Click Save Changes

Managing Notification Preferences

1. Navigate to My Profile > Notification Preferences
2. Configure your preferences:
   • Email Notifications: Which alerts should be sent to your email
   • SMS Notifications: Which critical alerts warrant text messages
   • Push Notifications: Browser and mobile app notification settings
   • Quiet Hours: Define periods when you don’t want to receive alerts
3. Save your preferences

Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication

Enhance your account security with 2FA:

1. Go to My Profile > Security
2. Click Enable Two-Factor Authentication
3. Choose your preferred 2FA method:
   • Authenticator App: Scan the QR code with Google Authenticator or similar
   • SMS Verification: Receive codes via text message
4. Enter the verification code to confirm setup
5. Save your backup codes in a secure location

Managing Team Access

If you’re a team admin, you can manage other users:

1. Navigate to Settings > Team Members
2. Add new team members or modify existing permissions
3. Assign roles based on required access levels