# Account Settings

Manage your Likwid account and preferences.

## Profile Settings

### Display Name
The name shown to other users. Can be different from your username.

### Bio
Optional description visible on your profile.

### Avatar
Upload a profile picture (if enabled on the instance).

## Security

### Password
Change your password:
1. Go to **Settings** → **Security**
2. Enter current password
3. Enter new password twice
4. Save

### Two-Factor Authentication
If available:
1. Enable 2FA in security settings
2. Scan QR code with authenticator app
3. Enter verification code
4. Save backup codes securely

## Notifications

Configure how you receive updates:

| Notification Type | Options |
|-------------------|---------|
| Proposal updates | Email, In-app, None |
| Vote reminders | Email, In-app, None |
| Delegation activity | Email, In-app, None |
| Mentions | Email, In-app, None |
| Moderation actions | Email, In-app, None |

## Privacy

### Voting Identity
Your civic identity (username) and voting identity (pseudonym) are separate. This allows:
- Public participation in discussions
- Private voting

### Data Export
Request a copy of your data:
1. Go to **Settings** → **Privacy**
2. Click **Export My Data**
3. Download when ready

## Theme

Choose your preferred appearance:
- **Light** - Light background, dark text
- **Dark** - Dark background, light text
- **System** - Follow your device settings

## Danger Zone

### Delete Account
Permanently delete your account:
1. Go to **Settings** → **Account**
2. Click **Delete Account**
3. Confirm with password
4. Your account is permanently removed

Note: Past votes remain in the system but are anonymized.