Profile Settings#
Your profile is your presence on Stashed. This guide covers how to customize and manage your profile settings.
Accessing Profile Settings#
From Navigation Bar#
- Click your avatar in the top-right corner
- Select Profile or Settings from dropdown
From Any Page#
- Keyboard shortcut: Press
P(if available) - Or navigate to
stashed.in/profile
Profile Information#
Username#
What it is: Your unique identifier on Stashed
Characteristics:
- Unique across all users
- Appears in your profile URL:
stashed.in/@username - Used for mentions and sharing
- May be limited to one change
How to Change:
- Go to Settings → Profile
- Edit the Username field
- Check availability
- Save changes
Tips:
- Choose something memorable
- Avoid personal information
- Consider branding consistency
- May only change once (check current policy)
Display Name#
What it is: How your name appears publicly
Characteristics:
- Can be your real name or pseudonym
- Shown on your stashes and comments
- Can be changed anytime
- Not required to be unique
How to Change:
- Go to Settings → Profile
- Edit the Full Name field
- Save changes
Tips:
- Use what you want others to see
- Can be different from username
- Consider privacy implications
- Leave blank for anonymity
Bio#
What it is: Short description about yourself
Characteristics:
- Appears on your profile page
- Helps others understand who you are
- Optional but recommended
- Character limit may apply (e.g., 160 characters)
How to Add/Edit:
- Go to Settings → Profile
- Find the Bio field
- Write your description
- Save changes
Tips:
- Keep it concise
- Mention your interests
- Include what you stash about
- Add links to your other profiles
Example Bios:
Designer sharing UI inspiration and resources.
🎨 Design • 💻 Code • 📚 Learning
Web developer curating the best frontend resources.
React • TypeScript • Tailwind CSS
Digital minimalist collecting tools for deep work.
Productivity • Focus • Intentional living
Avatar (Profile Picture)#
What it is: Your visual identity on Stashed
Characteristics:
- Displayed next to your content
- Helps others recognize you
- Square image (cropped to circle)
- Recommended size: 400x400px minimum
How to Upload:
- Go to Settings → Profile
- Click on current avatar or Upload
- Select image from device
- Crop if needed
- Save changes
Supported Formats:
- JPG/JPEG
- PNG (supports transparency)
- WebP (recommended for size)
- GIF (static only, no animation)
File Size Limits:
- Maximum: 5MB (check current limit)
- Recommended: Under 500KB for faster loading
Tips:
- Use a clear, recognizable image
- High contrast works best
- Consider branding consistency
- Avoid text (hard to read when small)
Banner (Cover Image)#
What it is: Large header image on your profile
Characteristics:
- Appears at top of profile page
- Sets visual tone for your presence
- Wide format image
- Recommended size: 1500x500px
How to Upload:
- Go to Settings → Profile
- Find Banner or Cover Image section
- Click Upload or Change
- Select image from device
- Adjust positioning if needed
- Save changes
Tips:
- Use high-resolution images
- Consider branding or theme
- Avoid important details at edges
- Match your stash aesthetics
Account Settings#
Email Management#
Current Email:
- Displayed in account settings
- Used for notifications
- Used for account recovery
How to Change:
- Go to Settings → Account
- Find Email section
- Click Change Email
- Enter new email
- Verify with confirmation code
- Save changes
Important:
- Keep email current for recovery
- Check spam folder for verification
- One email per account
Password (Email Accounts)#
For Email/Password Accounts:
How to Change:
- Go to Settings → Account
- Find Password section
- Click Change Password
- Enter current password
- Enter new password (twice)
- Save changes
Password Requirements:
- Minimum 8 characters
- Mix of uppercase and lowercase
- At least one number
- At least one special character (recommended)
For Google OAuth Accounts:
- Password managed by Google
- Change in Google account settings
- Stashed uses Google authentication
Connected Accounts#
What it shows: OAuth providers linked to your account
Common Providers:
- GitHub (if available)
- Twitter (if available)
How to Manage:
- Go to Settings → Account
- Find Connected Accounts
- See linked providers
- Add or remove connections
Tips:
- Link multiple providers for backup access
- Don’t remove your only login method
- Google OAuth recommended for simplicity
Privacy Settings#
Profile Visibility#
Options:
- Public — Anyone can see your profile and public stashes
- Private — Only you can see your profile
How to Change:
- Go to Settings → Privacy
- Find Profile Visibility
- Select public or private
- Save changes
What’s Affected:
- Profile page accessibility
- Stash visibility in search
- Appearance in public listings
Stash Defaults#
Default Visibility:
- Choose default for new stashes
- Public or Private
- Can override per stash
How to Set:
- Go to Settings → Privacy
- Find Default Stash Visibility
- Choose Public or Private
- Save changes
Activity Visibility#
What others can see:
- Stashes you’ve created (if public)
- Comments you’ve posted
- Profile information
What’s always private:
- Private stashes
- Passwords you’ve set
- Email address
- Deleted content
Notification Settings#
Email Notifications#
Types of Emails:
- Account verification
- Password reset
- Security alerts
- Platform updates (if subscribed)
How to Manage:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Find Email Preferences
- Toggle notification types
- Save changes
Tips:
- Keep security emails enabled
- Unsubscribe from marketing if preferred
- Check spam folder if missing emails
In-App Notifications#
Types:
- Comments on your stashes
- Mentions by other users
- System announcements
How to Manage:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Find In-App Notifications
- Toggle preferences
- Save changes
API Tokens (Developer)#
What Are API Tokens?#
API tokens allow programmatic access to your Stashed data:
- Automate imports/exports
- Build integrations
- Create custom tools
- Access data externally
How to Generate Token#
- Go to Settings → API
- Click Generate New Token
- Give token a name (e.g., “Backup Script”)
- Copy the token immediately
- Store securely (password manager)
Token Security#
Important:
- Tokens shown only once
- Treat like passwords
- Don’t commit to code repositories
- Revoke if compromised
How to Revoke Token#
- Go to Settings → API
- Find the token in list
- Click Revoke or Delete
- Confirm revocation
- Token immediately invalid
Token Limits#
- Rate limited (e.g., 60 requests/minute)
- Daily export/import limits
- Same permissions as your account
- Can access private stashes
Data & Storage#
Storage Usage#
What’s Tracked:
- Number of stashes
- Total links
- Image storage
- Account age
How to Check:
- Go to Settings → Data
- View Storage Usage section
- See current usage vs. limits
Data Export#
Download Your Data:
- Go to Settings → Data
- Click Export Data
- Choose format (JSON/CSV/HTML)
- Generate and download
See Import & Export for details.
Account Deletion#
Delete Your Account:
- Go to Settings → Account
- Scroll to Danger Zone
- Click Delete Account
- Confirm deletion
What Happens:
- All stashes deleted
- All links removed
- Profile erased
- Cannot be recovered
Before Deleting:
- Export your data
- Consider making stashes private instead
- Remove connected accounts
- Cancel any subscriptions
Troubleshooting#
Can’t Save Changes?#
- Check all required fields filled
- Ensure username is unique
- Verify internet connection
- Try different browser
Avatar Won’t Upload?#
- Check file size (may be too large)
- Use supported format (JPG, PNG, WebP)
- Try different image file
- Clear browser cache
Username Already Taken?#
- Try variations
- Add numbers or underscores
- Use different name entirely
- Username may only change once
Can’t Change Email?#
- Verify current email first
- Check spam for verification code
- New email must be unique
- Contact support if issues persist
API Token Not Working?#
- Ensure token copied correctly (no spaces)
- Check token not revoked
- Verify rate limits not exceeded
- Regenerate if needed
Next Steps#
Related documentation:
Quick Reference#
| Setting | Where to Find |
|---|---|
| Change username | Settings → Profile |
| Upload avatar | Settings → Profile → Avatar |
| Change email | Settings → Account → Email |
| Generate API token | Settings → API → Generate |
| Export data | Settings → Data → Export |
| Delete account | Settings → Account → Danger Zone |
| Notification prefs | Settings → Notifications |
