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# Account Management

[Ultralytics Platform](https://platform.ultralytics.com) provides comprehensive account management for API keys, billing, teams, and user settings. Manage your account securely with GDPR-compliant data handling.

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## Overview

The Account section helps you:

- **Configure** your profile, social links, and workspace preferences
- **Create** and manage API keys for remote training and programmatic access
- **Track** credit balance, payments, and billing
- **Collaborate** with team members using shared workspaces
- **Monitor** account activity and audit events
- **Recover** deleted items from Trash within 30 days
- **Export** your data for GDPR compliance

![Ultralytics Platform Settings Page Profile Tab With Social Links](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/ultralytics/assets@main/docs/platform/settings-page-profile-tab-with-social-links.avif)

## Account Features

| Feature      | Description                                                 |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Settings** | Profile, emails, social links, and data region              |
| **API Keys** | Generate AES-256-GCM encrypted keys for programmatic access |
| **Plans**    | Free, Pro, and Enterprise plan comparison                   |
| **Billing**  | Credits, payment methods, and transaction history           |
| **Teams**    | Members, roles, invites, and seat management                |
| **Trash**    | Recover deleted items within 30 days                        |
| **Activity** | Event log with inbox, archive, search, and undo             |

## Settings Tabs

Account management is organized into six tabs within `Settings` (in order):

| Tab        | Description                                                             |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Profile`  | Display name, bio, company, use case, emails, social links, data region |
| `API Keys` | Create and manage API keys for remote training and programmatic access  |
| `Plans`    | Compare Free, Pro, and Enterprise plans                                 |
| `Billing`  | Credit balance, top-up, payment methods, transactions                   |
| `Teams`    | Member list, roles, invites, seat allocation                            |
| `Trash`    | Soft-deleted projects, datasets, and models (30-day recovery)           |

## Security

Ultralytics Platform implements multiple security measures:

### Authentication

- **OAuth2**: Sign in with Google or GitHub
- **Email/password**: Sign in with email and password
- **Session management**: Secure, expiring sessions

### Data Protection

- **Encryption**: All data encrypted at rest and in transit
- **API Keys**: AES-256-GCM encrypted storage
- **Region isolation**: Data stays in your selected region (US, EU, or AP)

### Access Control

- **Per-key management**: Create and revoke API keys per workspace
- **Team roles**: Owner, Admin, Editor, and Viewer roles (Pro and Enterprise)
- **Audit logging**: Track all account activity in the Activity feed

## Quick Links

- [**Settings**](settings.md): Profile, social links, data region, and account management
- [**Teams**](teams.md): Team creation, roles, shared resources, and enterprise features
- [**Billing**](billing.md): Credits, plans, and payment management
- [**API Keys**](api-keys.md): Create and manage API keys
- [**Activity**](activity.md): Track account events and notifications
- [**Trash**](trash.md): Recover deleted projects, datasets, and models

## FAQ

### How do I change my username?

Usernames cannot be changed after account creation. Your username is set during onboarding and is permanent.

### How do I change my email?

Manage your email addresses directly on the platform:

1. Go to `Settings > Profile`
2. Scroll to the **Emails** section
3. Add a new email, verify it, and set it as primary

### How do I delete my account?

Account deletion is available in Settings:

1. Go to `Settings > Profile`
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Click **Delete Account**
4. Confirm deletion

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    Account deletion is permanent. All data, models, and deployments are removed. Export your data first if needed.

### Is my data secure?

Yes, Ultralytics Platform implements:

- Secure encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- AES-256-GCM encryption for API keys
- Encryption at rest for all stored data
- Regional data isolation (US, EU, AP)

### Can I change my data region?

No, data region is selected during signup and cannot be changed. To use a different region:

1. Export your data
2. Create a new account in the desired region
3. Re-upload your data

This ensures data residency compliance.
