Managing User Profiles

Complete guide to user profile setup and management in HiDesc

Profile

The Profile section allows users to manage personal details such as name, email, profile photo, and email verification status. It acts as the primary hub for maintaining and updating user identity within the Hidesc application.

Purpose

To ensure every user maintains an accurate and verified identity linked to their account, tasks, and communication.

1. Profile Section

Profile Section

Features:

  • Profile Picture: Upload or update a personal photo.
  • Basic Details: First Name, Last Name, Email (Verification Required).
  • Email Verification: Unverified emails display a red alert and a “Verify Email” option.
  • Actions:
    • Update: Save any changes made.
    • Cancel: Discard changes.
    • Delete: Remove profile info (if permission allows).

Benefits:

  • Ensures consistent user identity across tasks, chats, and reports.
  • Verified emails improve account security and trust.

Functionality

  • Profile Photo Upload: Click upload area to choose and save a new image.
  • Name Update: Edit first and last names and click Save.
  • Email Display: Email field is visible but not editable.
  • Email Verification: Click “Verify Email” if pending verification.
  • Validation: Mandatory fields (like name) must not be empty when updated.

Error Handling & Indicators

  • Red warning “Email not verified” shown if verification incomplete.
  • Validation errors shown when required fields are left blank.

2. Work Profile Section

Work Profile Section

Features:

  • Work Profile Details: Includes Full Name, User ID, Designation, Organization, Department, Gender, Date of Birth, and Phone Number.
  • Reporting Users: Displays the manager or supervisor assigned to the user.

Benefits:

  • Maintains a structured record of employee details.
  • Helps admins visualize the organization in the Organogram.
  • Ensures clear HR and reporting alignment.

3. Security Section

Profile Security Section
  • Email ID: Locked to prevent unauthorized changes.
  • Change Password: Requires Current and New Password fields.
  • Password Policy:
    • Minimum 8 characters
    • Includes uppercase & lowercase letters
    • Contains numbers (0–9)
    • Includes special characters (! @ # $ etc.)

Benefits:

  • Reinforces a strong password policy for all users.
  • Allows secure password changes without admin involvement.

4. Notification Settings

Profile Notification Settings

Features:

Users can customize what notifications they receive and which channels they prefer — Web, App, or Mail.

Task Notifications

  • New Task Assigned
  • Team Task Completed
  • Task Verification Completed

Message Notifications

  • Direct Message Received
  • Project Group Messages
  • Hi-Chat Group Updates
  • User Group Chat Notifications

Delivery Channels

  • Web: In-app browser alerts.
  • App: Mobile push notifications.
  • Mail: Email notifications.

Benefits:

  • Keeps users up to date on tasks, updates, and messages.
  • Reduces missed communications and manual follow-ups.
  • Each user controls their notification preferences.
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