How-to Guides
Configure Account Settings
How to manage your profile, security, and preferences
How to Configure Account Settings
This guide shows you how to manage your personal account settings in IronCase.
Accessing Settings
- Click your profile icon in the top right
- Select Settings
- Or go directly to /settings
Profile Settings
Update your personal information:
- Go to Settings > Profile
- Edit available fields:
- Display name
- Phone number
- Email preferences
- Click Save Changes
Some fields like badge number and rank can only be changed by administrators.
Security Settings
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Enable additional security with TOTP:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Click Enable 2FA
- Scan QR code with authenticator app:
- Google Authenticator
- Microsoft Authenticator
- Authy
- Enter verification code
- Save backup codes securely
Passkey (WebAuthn)
Set up passwordless login:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Click Add Passkey
- Follow browser prompts
- Use fingerprint, face ID, or security key
- Name your passkey for identification
Backup Codes
Generate recovery codes:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Click Generate Backup Codes
- Save codes in a secure location
- Each code can only be used once
Notification Preferences
Control how you receive notifications:
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Configure per notification type:
| Type | Options |
|---|---|
| Approval Requests | In-app, Email, Both |
| Case Updates | In-app, Email, Both, Off |
| Deadlines | In-app, Email, Both |
| System Alerts | Always on |
- Set quiet hours (optional)
- Click Save Preferences
Appearance
Customize the interface:
- Go to Settings > Appearance
- Options:
- Theme: Light, Dark, System
- Compact mode: Denser information display
- Accessibility: High contrast, larger text
- Changes apply immediately
Session Management
View and manage active sessions:
- Go to Settings > Sessions
- See all logged-in devices:
- Device type
- Browser
- IP address
- Last activity
- Click Sign Out to end a session
- Click Sign Out All for all other devices
Password Change
If using password authentication:
- Go to Settings > Security
- Click Change Password
- Enter current password
- Enter new password (twice)
- Click Update Password
Requirements:
- Minimum 12 characters
- At least one uppercase letter
- At least one number
- At least one special character
Data Export
Export your personal data:
- Go to Settings > Data
- Click Request Export
- Select data types:
- Activity history
- Notification history
- Session logs
- Receive download link via email
Account Deletion
Account deletion requires administrator approval and maintains audit records for compliance.
To request account removal:
- Contact your administrator
- All active cases must be reassigned
- Audit history is preserved
- Personal data is anonymized