# User settings

> Learn how you can customize your personal information in Holistics

Configure your personal Holistics settings, including your information, authentication methods, and personal keys.

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Your personal Holistics settings are split across two places:

- The **profile menu**, opened by clicking your avatar in the bottom-left corner, which controls your app's appearance preferences.
- The **User settings** page (previously called **Account settings**), opened via **profile menu > User settings**, which controls your personal profile information, authentication methods, and secured connections.

## Switch to light/dark mode

Switch app mode to match your preference or reduce eye strain during long sessions.

**How to:**

- Open your profile menu (bottom-left, next to your name) > **Appearance**
- Choose **Light**, **Dark**, or **System** (matches your operating system's setting automatically)

You can also jump straight to it from the command palette (`Ctrl+P` / `Cmd+P`) by searching for "Change app appearance".

:::info note

- This preference is saved per browser, not per account. Clearing browser data or switching devices resets it.
- Currently, it only affects the main app. Shareable links, embeds, and exports/scheduled reports always render in light mode.
- To control the look and feel of a specific dashboard regardless of this setting, use [Dashboard Themes](/docs/admin/dashboard-themes) instead.
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## Personalize information

You can update your profile photo using Gravatar, and add your name, job title, and department. This helps you personalize your information and connect with other users on the platform.

:::info note

- Role can only be changed by admins. Each role has different control permissions, see [User Roles](/docs/admin/user-roles)
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## Change password

You can easily update your password to keep your account secure.

## Secure account

You can set up 2FA with your password login to enhance the account security. Read more in the [Two-factor Authentication](/docs/authentication/2fa).

## Manage API key

If you need access to the Holistics API, you can find your API key on this page. However, please note that you will need to contact your admin to enable API access for you.