> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hextrade.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Settings

> Manage your Hextrade profile, security, billing, notifications, appearance, and API access — all in one place.

# Settings

**Settings** is your control center for every account preference. Reach it from the sidebar at any time.

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## Profile Information

Keep your account details accurate so notifications, support, and integrations work correctly.

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| Field                      | Notes                                                      |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **First Name / Last Name** | Used across the platform and in notifications              |
| **Email Address**          | Read-only — set at registration                            |
| **Phone Number**           | Include country code, e.g. `+1 555 000 0000`               |
| **TradingView Username**   | Required to claim exclusive indicators — Premium plan only |
| **Discord Username**       | Enter without the `@` symbol — enables Discord DM alerts   |

Click **Save Changes** after editing any field.

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## Profile Picture

Upload a custom avatar that appears in the header and community spaces.

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* Supported formats: `JPG`, `PNG`, `GIF`, `WebP`
* Maximum file size: 5 MB
* Recommended dimensions: 200 × 200 px or larger (square crop)

Choose your file and click **Upload Picture**. Your new avatar appears immediately.

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## Security

### Change Password

Enter your current password, then set and confirm a new one. Click **Update Password** to apply.

Use a strong, unique password that you do not reuse on other services.

### Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

2FA protects your account with a time-based one-time code in addition to your password.

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**Enable 2FA:**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Enable 2FA">
    The setup flow begins and a QR code is displayed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scan the QR code">
    Open **Google Authenticator**, **Authy**, or any TOTP app → tap **+** → **Scan a QR code**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the 6-digit code">
    Type the code shown in your authenticator app and click **Verify**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your backup codes">
    Store the one-time backup codes somewhere safe and offline. Each code can only be used once.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Disable 2FA:** Click **Disable 2FA** and confirm with a live authenticator code.

<Warning>
  Enable 2FA before connecting live funded accounts. If you lose access to your authenticator app without backup codes, account recovery will require identity verification.
</Warning>

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## Billing

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The Billing section shows your active plan details and lets you manage payment.

| Item                  | Description                         |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Status**            | Active, cancelled, or past due      |
| **Next Billing Date** | When your subscription renews       |
| **Days Remaining**    | Time left in current billing period |
| **Plan Cost**         | Current rate per billing cycle      |

Click **Manage billing** to open the billing portal for payment method changes, invoice history, and plan upgrades.

**Promo Code:** Enter a valid discount code and click **Apply** to reduce your active subscription cost.

<Note>
  Plan level determines which algorithms, deployment features, and account slots are available. See [Subscriptions](/subscriptions) for plan details.
</Note>

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## Notifications

Configure exactly where and when Hextrade sends you alerts.

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### Master Switch

The top toggle controls all notifications globally. Disable it to silence every alert without changing individual settings.

### Delivery Channels

| Channel             | How it works                                                                         |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Discord Webhook** | Posts alerts to a channel via a webhook URL you configure                            |
| **Discord DMs**     | Sends direct messages to your Discord account (requires Discord username in Profile) |
| **Email Alerts**    | HTML email to your account email address                                             |

### Alert Types

Enable or disable triggers per event type across all active channels:

| Alert                | Trigger                                   |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Trade Opened**     | A position opens on any connected account |
| **Trade Closed**     | A position closes                         |
| **Trade Error**      | Execution fails or is rejected            |
| **Connection Error** | A broker connection drops                 |
| **Account Updated**  | Account balance or status changes         |
| **System Alert**     | Platform-wide announcements               |

### Sound Alerts

Toggle browser audio playback on every trade execution. When enabled, adjust the **Volume** slider (0–100%).

Click **Save Notification Settings** to apply all changes.

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## Appearance

Personalize the dashboard to match your working style.

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### Theme Color

Choose from available accent themes. The selected theme applies immediately across the entire dashboard.

**Current Theme** shows the active color swatch and name.

### Motion & Effects

Toggle **Enable Animations** to control motion effects like snowflakes in seasonal themes (Christmas, Halloween). Disable for a cleaner, lower-distraction environment or to improve performance on slower devices.

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## API Token

Generate a secure token to access your Hextrade trade feed programmatically from external tools or scripts.

> \[Image placeholder: API Token panel showing active status]

**Generate a token:**

1. Expand the API Token section.
2. Click **Generate new token**.
3. Copy the key immediately — it is shown only once for security.
4. Store it in a secret manager or environment variable.

**Rotate or revoke:** Generate a new token at any time to invalidate the previous one.

<Warning>
  Never commit your API token to a public repository or share it in Discord. Treat it like a password. If it is compromised, generate a new token immediately.
</Warning>