Account Settings & Privacy

Accessing Your Account Settings

To begin:

• Log in to your Loxala account.
• Click the “Settings” tab from your main dashboard.
• Navigate through available options, including: — General Settings Notifications Privacy Security

Adjusting Notification Preferences

1. Job Management Notifications — Choose which alerts you'd like to receive: New Project Invitations – Get notified when a client invites you to apply. Project Updates – Receive alerts about changes to active projects (e.g., new milestones or deadline changes). Proposal Status – Enable notifications when your proposals are accepted or rejected. Job Recommendations – Get alerts for new jobs that match your skillset. Deadline Reminders – Stay on track with reminders for upcoming deadlines.

Managing Privacy Settings

1. Profile Visibility Options — You control who sees your profile: Clients Only – Only logged-in clients can view your profile. Public Visibility – Anyone, including external visitors, can view your profile. Private Mode – Only you and platform admins can see your profile.
2. Search Appearance — Customize how your profile appears in Loxala’s search results: Full Details – Show complete profile info, including skills and experience. Limited Details – Display only basic details (e.g., name and job title). Hidden – Remove your profile from search results entirely.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

To protect your account, Loxala supports 2FA via Google Authenticator only.

1. Steps to Enable: — Go to the “Security” tab in your account settings. Toggle on Two-Factor Authentication. Choose Google Authenticator: — Scan the QR code using the Google Authenticator app. Enter the verification code to activate 2FA.
2. Editing or Changing 2FA — Confirm your current password when prompted. Update your 2FA method using the Google Authenticator app again.

Changing Your Password

To update your password:

• Visit the “Password & Security” section.
• Enter your current password to confirm your identity.
• Choose a new password that meets the following criteria: — Minimum of 8 characters Mix of uppercase and lowercase letters At least one number and one special character
• Re-enter the new password to confirm and save changes.

Tips for Account Settings & Privacy

• Enable 2FA using Google Authenticator for enhanced account protection.
• Customize Notifications to stay informed without overwhelming your inbox.
• Control Profile Visibility based on your preferences and level of public exposure.