Your user profile is how you are represented to your entire school community within the Minga platform. This guide will walk you through accessing your profile settings, updating your contact information, and securing your account with a new password. By the end of this article, you will be able to personalize your digital identity and manage your account preferences with ease.
Permission Level Required: All Roles
In this article:
Personalizing Your Profile: How to update your display image and identity details.
Additional Features & Role Restrictions: Understanding which fields are restricted based on your permissions.
Updating Your Profile
Managing your profile ensures your information is accurate and your account remains secure. Follow these steps to access and edit your user details.
Step-by-Step Guide to Updating Your Profile
Step-by-Step Guide to Updating Your Profile
Navigate to Home and Preferences.
Update your information in the available fields:
Profile Picture: Select a new image file to change how you appear to others.
Email Address: Click inside the Email box to type a new contact address.
Click the Save or Confirm button to finalize your changes.
Tip: If you cannot click the Profile Picture to edit it, your school Administrator may have disabled this feature for your role.
Additional Features and Role Restrictions
Depending on your assigned role in Minga, some identity fields may be locked to ensure data integrity.
Restricted Fields: Some users are permitted to edit their First Name, Last Name, Role, Student ID, or Grad Year.
Locked Settings: If a field is greyed out or unclickable, your Minga Role restricts you from making that specific change.
Admin Assistance: If you need to correct a locked field like your Student ID, you must contact your Minga Administrator to perform the update for you.
FAQs
FAQs
How do I change my profile picture if the option is missing?
You can change your profile picture only if your school Administrator has enabled that specific functionality for your role. If the option is not visible, please contact your Minga Administrator to request access or have them upload the photo for you.
Can I update my Student ID or Graduation Year myself?
You can only update your Student ID or Graduation Year if your specific role permissions allow for identity editing. Most students and staff will need to contact their Minga Administrator to change these core identity fields.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Issue: I forgot my current password and cannot change it in Preferences. Solution: If you do not know your current password, you cannot use the "Change Password" tool. Navigate to the Minga login page and click Forgot Password to receive a reset link via your registered email address.
Issue: My new email address won't save.
Solution: Ensure you have entered a valid email format (e.g., [email protected]) and that the email is not already associated with another Minga account. If the Save button remains inactive, refresh your browser and try again.