Update your profile
Learn how to edit your profile information, update your photo, and manage your public presence on Zwee.
In this article:
Quick Access:
Access your profile settings directly from anywhere on Zwee by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner and selecting "Settings".
Go to Profile Settings →Edit basic information
Keep your basic profile information up-to-date to help others connect with you on Zwee.
How to update your basic info:
Go to your profile settings by clicking your profile picture → Settings
Click on the "Profile" tab in the left sidebar
Edit any of the fields you want to update
Click "Save Changes" to update your profile
Editable Fields:
Note:
Change your profile photo
A good profile photo helps others recognize you and builds trust in the Zwee community.
Upload a new photo:
Go to Profile Settings and find the profile photo section
Click "Change Photo" or hover over your current photo
Choose "Upload New Photo" and select an image from your device
Crop and position your photo as desired
Click "Save" to update your profile photo
✅ Photo Guidelines:
- •Use a clear, recent photo of yourself
- •Choose good lighting and high resolution
- •Square aspect ratio works best
- •Face should be clearly visible
❌ Avoid:
- •Blurry or low-quality images
- •Group photos where you're hard to identify
- •Inappropriate or offensive content
- •Logos or brand images
Technical Requirements:
- • Maximum file size: 5MB
- • Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
- • Minimum resolution: 400x400 pixels
- • Recommended: 800x800 pixels or higher
Write your bio
Your bio is one of the first things people see when they visit your profile. Make it engaging and informative.
Bio Writing Tips:
What to Include:
- • What you're passionate about
- • Your interests and hobbies
- • Professional background (if relevant)
- • What brings you to Zwee
- • Fun facts or personality traits
Best Practices:
- • Keep it concise (2-3 sentences)
- • Use a friendly, authentic tone
- • Update it regularly
- • Avoid overly promotional language
- • Include relevant keywords
Example Bios:
"Music lover and concert enthusiast. I live for discovering new artists and sharing amazing live experiences. Always looking for the next great show! 🎵"
"Tech professional by day, foodie by night. Love exploring local restaurants and food events. On Zwee to discover unique dining experiences and culinary adventures."
"Creative entrepreneur passionate about art, design, and innovation. I enjoy connecting with like-minded individuals and supporting emerging artists."
Character Limit:
Your bio can be up to 500 characters long. Use them wisely to make a great first impression!
Username and display name
Understanding the difference:
Username (@username):
- • Unique identifier for your account
- • Used in your profile URL
- • Must be unique across all of Zwee
- • Can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores
- • Limited changes allowed
Display Name:
- • What people see as your name
- • Can include spaces and special characters
- • Can be changed anytime
- • Doesn't need to be unique
- • Can be your real name or preferred name
Changing your username:
Important:
Username changes are limited and may affect your profile links. Consider carefully before changing.
To request a username change, go to your profile settings and look for the username section. Some restrictions may apply based on your account age and activity.
Username best practices:
✅ Good Examples:
- • john_smith
- • musiclover2024
- • artcollector_ny
- • chef_sarah
❌ Avoid:
- • special@characters!
- • spaces in between
- • TooLongUsernamesThatAreHardToRemember
- • offensive_words
Privacy settings
Control who can see your profile information and how you appear to others on Zwee.
Profile visibility options:
Public Profile
Anyone can view your profile and basic information. Recommended for creators and active community members.
Zwee Members Only
Only logged-in Zwee users can view your profile. Good balance of privacy and visibility.
Private
Only you can see your full profile. Others see minimal information. Most restrictive option.
Individual privacy controls:
Recommendation:
For the best Zwee experience, we recommend keeping your profile visible to Zwee members. This helps you connect with others while maintaining reasonable privacy.
Troubleshooting profile updates
Changes not saving
Try refreshing the page and making changes again. Check your internet connection and disable browser extensions temporarily.
Photo upload failing
Ensure your image meets size and format requirements. Try resizing the image or using a different format (JPG/PNG).
Username already taken
Try variations with numbers or underscores. Consider using your name with a year or location identifier.
Privacy settings not applying
Changes may take a few minutes to take effect. Log out and back in to see updated privacy settings.
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Connect social media
Link your social media accounts to help others find and connect with you across platforms.
How to add social links:
Go to Profile Settings → Social Media section
Click "Add Social Link" for each platform you want to connect
Enter your username or profile URL for each platform
Choose visibility settings for each social link
Supported Platforms:
Privacy Options:
Benefits of connecting social media: