To set up your profile: go to your username → Settings, then set an avatar, add a signature with your receiver and image details, and fill in your profile fields.
How Do I Set an Avatar?
Go to Settings → Avatar. You can upload your own image or use a Gravatar linked to your email address. A square image works best — it is automatically resized to fit.
How Do I Add a Signature?
Open Settings → Signature. Your signature appears beneath every post you make — many members list their receiver and image here so helpers have the key details at a glance. Please keep it a reasonable size and within the forum rules.
How Do I Complete My Profile Details?
Under Settings → General you can add information such as your location and interests. The more complete your profile, the easier it is for others to help with setup that varies by region.
How Do I Change My Profile Banner?
You can also add a cover image at the top of your profile page. See the separate guide "How to change your user profile banner" for the steps.
How Do I Control Privacy and Notifications?
- Privacy — under Settings → Privacy you control who can see your details, view your online status, and contact you.
- Notifications — under Settings → Notifications you choose what you are emailed or alerted about (replies, quotes, mentions and more).
How Do I Secure My Account?
While you are in your settings, consider enabling Multi-Factor Authentication under Account Security for an extra layer of protection on your account.
Common Problems
- Why isn't my avatar showing? Make sure the upload finished and try a square image — oddly-cropped images can fail to resize cleanly.
- Why isn't my signature appearing under my posts? Confirm it saved under Settings → Signature; a few boards may hide signatures by design.
- Can other members see my profile info? Only what you allow — check Settings → Privacy to control visibility.
Links to: How to Use the Filebase · Getting Started guide
