Profile & Account Management

Accessing Your Account Settings

To begin:

• Log in to your Loxala account.
• Click the “Settings” tab from your main dashboard.
• Navigate through available options, including:
  • General Settings
  • Notifications
  • Privacy
  • Security

Adjusting Notification Preferences

Job Management Notifications

Choose which alerts you'd like to receive:

• New Project Invitations – Get notified when a client invites you to apply.
• Project Updates – Receive alerts about changes to active projects (e.g., new milestones or deadline changes).
• Proposal Status – Enable notifications when your proposals are accepted or rejected.
• Job Recommendations – Get alerts for new jobs that match your skillset.
• Deadline Reminders – Stay on track with reminders for upcoming deadlines.

Managing Privacy Settings

Profile Visibility Options

You control who sees your profile:

• Clients Only – Only logged-in clients can view your profile.
• Public Visibility – Anyone, including external visitors, can view your profile.
• Private Mode – Only you and platform admins can see your profile.

Search Appearance

Customize how your profile appears in Loxala’s search results:

• Full Details – Show complete profile info, including skills and experience.
• Limited Details – Display only basic details (e.g., name and job title).
• Hidden – Remove your profile from search results entirely.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

To protect your account, Loxala supports 2FA via Google Authenticator only.

Steps to Enable:

• Go to the “Security” tab in your account settings.
• Toggle on Two-Factor Authentication.
• Choose Google Authenticator:
  • Scan the QR code using the Google Authenticator app.
  • Enter the verification code to activate 2FA.

Editing or Changing 2FA

• Confirm your current password when prompted.
• Update your 2FA method using the Google Authenticator app again.

Changing Your Password

To update your password:

• Visit the “Password & Security” section.
• Enter your current password to confirm your identity.
• Choose a new password that meets the following criteria:
  • Minimum of 8 characters
  • Mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
  • At least one number and one special character
• Re-enter the new password to confirm and save changes.

Tips for Account Settings & Privacy

• Enable 2FA using Google Authenticator for enhanced account protection.
• Customize Notifications to stay informed without overwhelming your inbox.
• Control Profile Visibility based on your preferences and level of public exposure.