Account is where you manage your profile: the name and email you use to log in, your password, and optional profile picture. It’s separate from Settings, which is for things that affect the whole CMS (project name, other users, plugins). Only you (and in some cases an administrator) can change your account details.

What you can change

• Display name — The name shown in the admin (e.g. in the sidebar or next to “Last edited by”). This can be your full name or a nickname.

Example: You set your display name to “Jane” so that when you edit a post, others see “Last edited by Jane.”

• Email — This is usually your login (you sign in with email + password). Some setups let you change it (you might get a confirmation email); others require an administrator to change it. Use an email you have access to so you can receive password resets and invites.

• Password — You can set a new password. You’ll often be asked to enter your current password first. Choose a strong password (mix of letters, numbers, and symbols; avoid obvious words). Don’t reuse the same password you use elsewhere.

• Avatar — An optional profile picture. You can upload an image or paste a URL. It may appear in the sidebar or next to your name so your team can recognize who’s logged in.

• Language — If the admin supports multiple languages, you may be able to choose your preferred language here (e.g. English, German). The interface labels then appear in that language.

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

If your Birkly installation has 2FA, you can turn it on so that after entering your password you must also enter a one-time code from an app on your phone (e.g. Google Authenticator or Authy). That way, even if someone gets your password, they can’t log in without your phone.

• Enable 2FA: In Account (or a “Security” tab), click “Enable two-factor authentication.” You’ll see a QR code. Open your authenticator app, scan the code, and add the account. The app will show a 6-digit code. Enter it in Birkly to confirm and turn on 2FA. Save the backup codes somewhere safe—if you lose your phone, you can use one of these codes to log in and then disable or reset 2FA.
• Log in with 2FA: After entering email and password, the next screen asks for the 6-digit code. Open your app, get the current code, type it in, and submit.
• Disable 2FA: In Account, choose “Disable two-factor authentication.” You may need your password and a current code (or a backup code) to turn it off.
• Lost phone: Use a backup code to log in once, then disable 2FA and re-enable it with a new device. If you don’t have backup codes, contact an administrator—they may be able to reset 2FA for your account (if the system supports it).

Logout

Use Logout when you’re done, especially on a shared computer. That ends your session so the next person can’t use your account. Sessions may also expire after a period of inactivity (e.g. 30 minutes), depending on server configuration.

Link Birkly cloud account (optional)

Some installations let you connect a Birkly cloud account alongside your local CMS login. This does not replace your admin password — you still sign in with email and password on your server.

• Link: On the Account page, click Link Birkly cloud account. You are redirected to cloud.birkly.io (or your operator's OAuth URL), approve access, and return to the CMS. A Linked badge shows your cloud email.
• Why link: Marketplace install may sync installation_owner_email for support; future cloud services may use the link.
• Unlink: Click Unlink on Account. Local login is unchanged; only the cloud association is removed.
• No link required: Skip linking if you self-host only with local accounts.

Who manages other users

Inviting new users, changing someone’s role, or deleting users is done in Settings → Users (or similar) by an administrator. Your Account page is only for your profile. If you need another account (e.g. a new team member), ask an admin to send an invite.