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title: "Profile | Portal | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Manage your own parent/guardian account — update personal information, change your password or email, and upload a profile photo."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/portal/profile/"
language: "en"
---

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# Profile

Your Profile page is where you manage your own portal account — your personal details, login credentials, and profile photo. This is separate from your child’s student profile.

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## Accessing Your Profile

1.  Click your **avatar** in the top-right corner of the navigation bar.
2.  Select **Profile** from the dropdown.

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## What You Can Update

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### Personal Information

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **First Name** | Your given name |
| **Last Name** | Your family name |
| **Display Name** | How your name appears in Portal |
| **Username** | Your unique login username |
| **Phone Number** | Optional contact number |
| **Date of Birth** | Your date of birth |
| **Gender** | Gender identity |
| **Pronouns** | Preferred pronouns |
| **Bio** | A short personal description |

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### Updating Your Profile Photo

1.  Click on your current profile photo.
2.  Select **Choose Avatar** or upload a new photo from your device.
3.  Confirm the change.

Your photo appears in the top navigation bar and on your account.

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## Changing Your Password

1.  Go to your Profile page.
2.  Click **Change Password**.
3.  A confirmation modal opens — enter your current password.
4.  Enter your new password (minimum 12 characters, different from your current one).
5.  Confirm the new password.
6.  Click **Save**.

> **Caution**
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> Use a strong password — at least 12 characters with a mix of letters and numbers. Do not share your password with anyone, including your child.

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## Changing Your Email

1.  Go to your Profile page.
2.  Click **Change Email**.
3.  Enter your new email address.
4.  Verify the change (you may receive a verification email to the new address).
5.  Once verified, your login email is updated.

> **Note**
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> Changing your email changes the address you use to log in. Make sure the new email is one you have ongoing access to.

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## Saving Changes

After editing any field, click **Save** or the **Update** button at the bottom of the form. A success notification confirms the change has been saved.

> **Tip**
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> Keep your profile up to date — your name and photo are visible to teachers and administrators in the Ilmiya system.

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