Profile Settings

Overview

Profile Settings allow you to manage your personal account information and security settings. This section is accessible to all users regardless of their role permissions and provides both read-only account information and password management capabilities.

Profile Settings - Account information and password management interface

Account Information

Personal Details (Read-Only)

User Information Display:

• Name: Your first and last name as stored in the user profile
• Email: Your email address from the authentication system
• Role: Your assigned role name, or "No role assigned" if no role is set
• Team: Your team name, or "No team assigned" if you're not part of a team

Account Status

The profile displays your current account status and organizational memberships:

• Role Assignment: Shows your current role and associated permissions
• Team Membership: Displays your primary team assignment
• Account Status: Active/inactive status (managed by administrators)

Password Management

Change Password

Password Requirements:

• Minimum Length: Passwords must be at least 6 characters long
• Confirmation Required: New password must be entered twice for verification
• Real-Time Validation: Immediate feedback on password requirements and matching

Password Change Process:

1. Enter New Password: Input your desired new password
2. Confirm Password: Re-enter the same password for verification
3. Validation: System checks length requirements and password matching
4. Update: Password is securely updated through the authentication service
5. Confirmation: Success message displayed and form is reset

Security Features

Password Field Controls:

• Show/Hide Toggle: Click the eye icon to toggle password visibility
• Confirm Password Toggle: Separate toggle for the confirmation field
• Visual Feedback: Eye/EyeOff icons indicate current visibility state

Validation Feedback:

• Length Validation: Error message if password is less than 6 characters
• Match Validation: Error message if passwords don't match
• Success Feedback: Confirmation toast when password is successfully updated

User Interface Features

Form Controls

Password Input Fields:

• New Password: Primary password input with show/hide toggle
• Confirm Password: Confirmation field with separate visibility toggle
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Enter to submit, Escape to cancel inline editing

Form Submission:

• Update Button: Processes password change with loading state
• Loading Indicator: Shows "Updating Password..." during processing
• Error Handling: Displays specific error messages for failed updates

Responsive Design

Layout Structure:

• Card-Based Layout: Clean card interface for account information and password change
• Grid Layout: Two-column grid for account details display
• Form Spacing: Proper spacing and organization for form elements

Technical Implementation

Authentication Integration

Password Updates:

• Service Integration: Uses authentication service for secure password changes
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error catching and user feedback
• Session Management: Maintains user session during password updates

Data Loading

User Data Fetching:

• Hook Integration: Uses useUser() hook for current user data
• Loading States: Displays loading spinner while fetching user information
• Error States: Handles and displays data loading errors

Form State Management

State Handling:

• Controlled Inputs: All form fields are controlled components
• Validation State: Real-time form validation with state updates
• Reset Functionality: Form clears after successful password update

Error Handling

Validation Errors

Password Validation:

• Length Check: "Password must be at least 6 characters long"
• Match Check: "New passwords do not match"
• Required Fields: All fields are required for submission

System Errors

API Error Handling:

• Network Errors: Graceful handling of connection issues
• Authentication Errors: Specific feedback for auth-related failures
• Generic Errors: Fallback error messages for unexpected issues

User Feedback

Success States:

• Success Toast: "Password updated successfully" confirmation
• Form Reset: Automatic clearing of password fields after success
• Visual Feedback: Loading states and success indicators

Error States:

• Destructive Toasts: Error messages with red styling for failures
• Inline Validation: Real-time validation feedback in form
• Persistent Errors: Error messages remain until user takes corrective action

Security Considerations

Password Security

Secure Processing:

• Client-Side Validation: Basic validation before sending to server
• Server-Side Security: All password updates processed through secure authentication service
• No Storage: Passwords are not stored in local state or cache

Session Management

Authentication Flow:

• Session Persistence: User remains logged in during password changes
• Automatic Logout: No forced logout after password change
• Session Security: Secure session handling throughout password update process