What this guide is about
You can edit your profile to update your photo, add background information, and change personal details.
This guide will show you how to:
Add or change your profile picture
Fill out your profile information
How to add your profile photo
1. Click on your profile picture or initial in the top right corner.
Click on the person icon, and then select Preferences.
On the top menu, choose Account.
Click the pencil icon next to your current profile image
You should now be able to Upload a new image. If you are on your phone or tablet, you may also be able to take a new picture.
Click Save Changes when you are done.
How to fill out your profile
If you want to edit other parts of your profile, click Profile on the secondary tab menu.
You can now fill in the About me section (and any other sections you wish to populate).
You can update the following details:
About me: Add a short description about yourself.
Timezone: Select your correct time zone.
Location (optional): Add where you live.
First Name and Surname: Edit your name.
Postcode: Add or update your postcode.
Gender (optional): Select your gender.
Your relationship to stroke (optional): Choose your connection to stroke.
Date of Birth: Enter your birth date.
Last stroke date (optional): If applicable, add when you had your last stroke.
Mobile phone number (optional): Add a phone number if you’d like to.
Consent to Stay in Touch: Choose whether you want to receive updates.
Profile header: Add a header image to your profile.
User card background: Customise the background for your profile card.
Featured topic: Select a topic to highlight on your profile.
Lastly, scroll down to the bottom and click the blue Save Changes button, and you’re good to go!
Need more help?
If you have any trouble using these shortcuts, feel free to ask for help in the Online Community or submit a request through our Service Desk.