Account Settings Overview
LavishMade offers several settings pages to help you manage your account, preferences, and content. This guide provides an overview of all available settings and where to find them.
Accessing Settings
To access your settings:
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Or navigate directly to any settings page
On mobile, settings use a dropdown navigation. On desktop, you'll see a left sidebar with all settings options.
Account Settings
Location: Account Settings page
Manage your basic account information:
- Change your email address
- Update your password
- Delete your account
This is where you handle core account security and login information.
Publishing Settings
Location: Publishing Settings page
Configure how you publish and share content:
- Default privacy settings for posts
- Content sharing preferences
- Publishing defaults
These settings help you control how your content is shared by default.
Subscription Settings
Location: Subscription Settings page
Manage your subscriptions and paid tiers:
- View your active subscriptions
- Manage subscription tiers
- Update payment methods
- View subscription history
This is where you handle subscriptions to creators and manage your paid tier memberships.
Creator Dashboard
Location: Creator Dashboard
Tools for content creators:
- View subscriber statistics
- Manage paid tiers
- View earnings and payouts
- Access creator tools
This dashboard helps creators manage their monetization and track their audience.
Notification Settings
Location: Notification Settings page
Control how and when you receive notifications:
- In-app notifications
- Email notifications
- Push notifications
- SMS notifications (if enabled)
- Notification frequency
- Quiet hours
- Notification preferences by type
Customize notifications for different activities like comments, messages, friend requests, and more.
Privacy & Data
Location: Privacy & Data settings page
Manage your privacy and data:
- Analytics opt-out
- Data export
- Account deletion
- Privacy controls
Control your data privacy and export or delete your account information.
Referrals
Location: Referrals page
Manage your referral program:
- View your referral code
- Track referrals
- Share your referral link
See how many people have signed up using your referral code.
Profile Settings
Location: Profile Edit page (separate from Account Settings)
Customize your public profile:
- Display name and URL
- Profile picture and cover photo
- About me and bio
- Profile layout options
- Custom CSS and backgrounds
- Profile visibility settings
Profile settings control how your profile appears to others. See the "Customize Appearance" help category for more details.
Settings Navigation
Settings pages use a consistent navigation:
- Desktop: Left sidebar with all settings options
- Mobile: Dropdown menu at the top of the page
- Current page is highlighted in gold
- Click any option to navigate to that settings page
Quick Links
Common settings tasks:
- Change email: Account Settings → Email field
- Change password: Account Settings → Password section
- Manage notifications: Notification Settings
- Export data: Privacy & Data → Export your data
- Delete account: Privacy & Data → Delete Account
- Update profile: Click "Edit Profile" on your profile page
Settings Best Practices
- Review regularly: Check your settings periodically to ensure they're still what you want
- Start with basics: Begin with Account Settings and Notification Settings
- Explore gradually: Don't feel overwhelmed - explore settings as you need them
- Save changes: Always click "Save" or "Update" after making changes
- Read descriptions: Each setting has a description explaining what it does
Tip: Take time to explore your settings and customize them to your preferences. Settings help you control your LavishMade experience and protect your privacy. Start with the most important ones (account security and notifications) and explore others as needed!