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

# User Preferences

> Update your Ordinal profile image, name, calendar start of week, and light/dark theme.

Personalize your Ordinal experience with your profile image, display name, and calendar preferences. These settings apply to your account across all workspaces you belong to.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ordinal/KESJyjE7WOg0l7Ll/images/user-preferences.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=KESJyjE7WOg0l7Ll&q=85&s=0d503a2a4d98e30dacb5ccd15db7c4c3" alt="User Preferences" width="1500" height="715" data-path="images/user-preferences.jpg" />

## Accessing your settings

Click [Settings → Preferences](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/user) in the left sidebar

You'll see your personal account settings - separate from workspace-level settings like timezone or billing.

## Profile image

**To upload or change your image:**

1. Go to [Settings → Preferences](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/user)
2. Click **Choose File** under Profile Image
3. Select an image (JPG or PNG)
4. Crop and position your image in the modal
5. Click **Save Profile Image**

**To remove your image:**

Hover over your current profile image and click the **X** button that appears.

<Tip>
  Recommended size is 300x300 pixels or larger. Images are automatically cropped to a square.
</Tip>

## Name

Your name is displayed in comments, activity feeds, approval requests, and team member lists.

**To update your name:**

1. Go to [**Settings → Preferences**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/user)
2. Edit the **First Name** and **Last Name** fields
3. Click **Save**

<Note>
  Your name is shared across all workspaces you belong to. Changing it here updates it everywhere.
</Note>

## Calendar start of week

Choose which day your calendar week starts on. This affects how the calendar grid is displayed.

**To change your start of week:**

1. Go to [**Settings → Preferences**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/user)
2. Find **Calendar Start of Week**
3. Select **Sunday** or **Monday**

Your preference saves automatically and the calendar updates immediately.

## Dark mode

Switch between light, dark, and system themes to match your preference or reduce eye strain.

**To change your theme:**

Find the theme toggle in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar. Click to cycle through:

* **Light mode** (sun icon)
* **Dark mode** (moon icon)
* **System** (monitor icon) - automatically matches your device settings

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ordinal/p5azLRSTSXsZ8c_n/images/dark-mode-toggle.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=p5azLRSTSXsZ8c_n&q=85&s=080f3361de68f765bb23a5c8a51a69c0" alt="Dark mode toggle" width="3414" height="1900" data-path="images/dark-mode-toggle.png" />

Your preference saves automatically and applies instantly across the app.

## Email and password

Your email address is used for signing in and receiving notifications. Currently, email changes require contacting support at [support@tryordinal.com](mailto:support@tryordinal.com).

If you prefer to setup a password-based login, or need to reset your password contact support at [support@tryordinal.com](mailto:support@tryordinal.com) and we can help you out.

## Learn more

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Notifications" icon="bell" href="/collaboration/notifications">
    Configure how you receive alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Workspace Settings" icon="gear" href="/calendar/overview#settings">
    Timezone and other workspace-level settings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>