Managing your profile

Update your name, designation, phone, password, and profile image.

Why your profile matters

Your profile in Laminar represents you across the entire system. It determines:

  • How your name appears in activity timelines
  • What initials or photo appear in the top bar
  • How teammates recognize your actions
  • How the system communicates with you
  • Which organisations you belong to

Keeping your profile up to date ensures clarity, professionalism, and smoother day-to-day collaboration.

This guide covers everything you can manage within the My Profile section—including updating personal details, changing your password, managing your avatar, and setting your theme preference.

Accessing the My Profile page

You can reach your profile from anywhere in Laminar:

  1. Click your avatar in the top-right corner
  2. A panel opens—select My Profile
  3. You’re taken to /profile

The page is divided into clear sections focusing on your personal information, login credentials, appearance preferences, and (in some setups) organisation context.

Overview of what you can update

Your profile page generally includes:

  • Name
  • Designation (optional)
  • Email (read-only)
  • Phone (optional)
  • Profile picture / avatar
  • Password
  • Theme preferences (Light, Dark, System)

Each section is designed to be simple, safe, and familiar.

Updating your basic information

Name

Your name appears:

  • In the top bar
  • In activity timelines
  • In order, supplier, BOM, and project histories
  • In organisation user lists

Keep this accurate and properly capitalised.

Designation

Optional, but helpful. Shows your functional role (e.g., “Procurement Lead”, “Design Engineer”, “Project Manager”). Appears in places where someone might need to understand your context.

Phone

Optional but useful if your organisation uses Laminar heavily across departments. Visible only internally to your organisation; not shared externally.

Editing your information

To update any of these:

  1. Go to My Profile
  2. Click Edit
  3. Modify the fields you want
  4. Save your changes

Updates apply instantly.

Tip Using a consistent naming convention (e.g., full name rather than initials) helps teammates quickly recognise you across modules.

Email address (read-only)

Your email is set when your user account is created. It cannot be changed from My Profile because it is your primary login identity.

If your email needs updating, speak to your organisation’s admin—they may update it through Laminar’s admin controls.

Uploading and managing your profile image

Your profile picture appears:

  • In the top navigation bar
  • Throughout activity timelines
  • In popovers and user lists
  • In organisation user views

If no image is uploaded, Laminar displays your initials.

To upload or change your photo

  1. Open My Profile
  2. Click your avatar
  3. Select Upload
  4. Choose a JPG or PNG file
  5. Confirm to save

Good practices

  • Clear headshots work best
  • Avoid overly large images to ensure fast loading
  • Use a consistent style across your team for a professional feel

Note Your avatar is cached automatically for smooth performance. Uploading a new picture updates it everywhere instantly.

Changing your password

Your password keeps your account secure, and you can change it anytime.

To update your password:

  1. Open My Profile
  2. Scroll to the Password section
  3. Click Change Password
  4. Enter your current password
  5. Set your new password
  6. Confirm and save

Laminar ensures passwords meet the system’s strength requirements.

When to change your password

  • If you’ve shared your device
  • After organisational off-boarding events
  • If you suspect someone else knows your password
  • As part of regular security hygiene

Tip Use a password manager so you don’t have to remember complex passwords.

Theme preferences (Light, Dark, System)

Laminar supports full theme switching. You can choose:

Light Mode

Bright, clean appearance—best for well-lit spaces.

Dark Mode

Low-glare interface—ideal for evening work or long sessions.

System Mode

Follows the theme of your device automatically.

To change your theme:

  1. Go to My Profile
  2. Scroll to the Appearance or Theme section
  3. Select your preferred theme
  4. The UI updates instantly

Laminar remembers your choice every time you log in.

Understanding your organisation context

If you belong to multiple organisations, the My Profile page shows:

  • The organisation you’re currently working in
  • A way to switch between them from the avatar menu
  • A list of your roles (Viewer, Editor, Manager, Super Admin) based on module access

Not all users will see this—only those who belong to multiple orgs or have elevated permissions.

What you cannot change from My Profile

For security and organisational reasons, certain information is controlled elsewhere:

  • Email (set by admin)
  • Organisation settings
  • User roles and permissions
  • Organisation membership

If you need changes in these areas, contact your Laminar admin.

How profile updates appear across Laminar

Profile changes update instantly across the system:

  • Your name updates in timelines and detail screens
  • Your avatar updates in comments, activity logs, and navigation
  • Your theme choice applies across lists, forms, and modules
  • Password changes apply to your next login

This keeps everything consistent regardless of when or where updates are made.

Best practices for managing your profile

Keep your name consistent

Avoid switching between initials, short names, and full names across updates.

Use a clear profile image

Helps teammates recognise you quickly.

Review your theme settings

Choose the mode most comfortable for your environment.

Use strong passwords

A password manager makes things easier and safer.

Keep your phone/designation updated

Useful for internal coordination and communication.

Common issues and solutions

“My email is incorrect, but I can’t edit it.”

Email is admin-controlled. Contact your organisation’s admin to update it.

“My avatar isn’t updating.”

Try refreshing the page—your browser may have cached the older image.

“I can’t change my password.”

Check that:

  • You entered the current password correctly
  • Your new password meets requirements If problems persist, try logging out and back in.

“My theme changed unexpectedly.”

If you selected System, Laminar follows your device’s theme settings.

“Changes saved but aren’t reflected.”

Verify that you’re in the correct organisation. Profile fields apply per user, not per organisation.

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