> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.folio.works/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.folio.works/the-platform/settings.md).

# Settings

The Settings page lets you manage your account information, verifications, payment setup, and notification preferences. Access it from the **Settings** link at the bottom of the left sidebar.

Settings are organized into four tabs:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Account" %}
Manage your personal information and account-level options.

**Personal Information**

* Upload a profile photo (JPG, GIF, or PNG; 1 MB max)
* Update your first and last name

**Public Profile**

* Toggle your profile visibility on or off
* When enabled, your profile is visible to employers and other users on the platform

**Folio Email Alias**

* A private relay email address assigned to your account (format: `yourname@experts.folioworks.com`)
* Use this address instead of your personal email on external platforms
* All mail sent to this address is forwarded to your registered account email
* See [Folio Email Alias](broken://pages/bbb59dabee13b7e8b2072310dd3c18979d917e47) for full details

**Delete Account**

* Permanently and irreversibly deletes your Folio account
* This action cannot be undone
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Verification" %}
Manage your identity and credential verifications. Completing verifications builds trust with employers and may unlock additional platform features.

For step-by-step instructions, see the [Verification](file:///5311092/verification/README.md) section.

| Verification                        | Description                                                        |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Identity**                        | Verify your identity to build trust with employers                 |
| **NPI**                             | Confirm your National Provider Identifier (for licensed providers) |
| **University Email**                | Verify your institutional email address (for students)             |
| **Work ID or Professional License** | Upload a badge or professional license document                    |
| {% endtab %}                        |                                                                    |

{% tab title="Payment" %}
Connect your Stripe account to receive payments for completed work.

1. Go to **Settings > Payment**.
2. Click **Connect to Stripe**.
3. Follow the Stripe prompts to link your account.

By connecting, you agree to the [Stripe Recipient Agreement](https://stripe.com/legal/connect-account). For more details, see the [Payments](file:///5311092/payments/README.md) section.
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Notifications" %}
Control which email notifications Folio sends to your registered email address.

| Toggle                  | Description                                                        |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **User Onboarding**     | Emails related to onboarding to the Folio platform                 |
| **Profile Updates**     | Notifications for profile actions and changes                      |
| **Application Updates** | Status updates on your job applications                            |
| **Contract Updates**    | Changes to your active contracts                                   |
| **All Notifications**   | Master toggle to enable or disable all notification emails at once |

Toggle individual categories on or off based on your preference. Use **All Notifications** to quickly enable or disable everything.
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}