Account Settings FAQ - SimpliHome

#How do I update my name or email address?

1. Go to Settings → Account (or Profile)
2. Update your name or email address
3. Save

If you change your email address, you'll need to verify the new one before it takes effect.

#How do I change my password?

1. Go to Settings → Account
2. Find the Change Password section
3. Enter your current password, then your new password twice
4. Save

If you've forgotten your password, use the Forgot Password link on the login page to reset it via email.

#Can I sign in with Google or Microsoft?

Yes. SimpliHome supports social login with:

• Google — uses your Google account to sign in
• Microsoft — uses your Microsoft/Outlook account to sign in

You can connect a social login to your existing account from Settings → Account, or use it from the start when registering. Social login removes the need to manage a separate password.

#How do I change my preferred language?

1. Go to Settings → Preferences (or Account)
2. Select your preferred language from the Locale dropdown
3. Save

Supported languages: English, German, Spanish, French.

#How do I change my date format?

1. Go to Settings → Preferences
2. Select your preferred date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY)
3. Save

#How do I change my currency?

1. Go to Settings → Preferences
2. Select your preferred currency
3. Save

Financial figures across SimpliHome display in your chosen currency. Accounts held in other currencies are converted using live exchange rates.

#How do I manage my notification preferences?

1. Go to Settings → Notifications
2. Toggle each notification type on or off
3. Save

See the Notifications FAQ for full details on what each notification type covers.

#How do I manage my subscription?

Subscription management is available to the Circle Owner only.

1. Go to Settings → Subscription (or Billing)
2. View your current plan, payment method, and billing history
3. From here you can change plan, update payment details, or cancel

Only the Circle Owner (circle_admin_1) can manage the subscription. Secondary Admins and other members cannot access billing settings.

#How do I cancel my subscription?

1. Go to Settings → Subscription as the Circle Owner
2. Choose Cancel Subscription
3. Follow the cancellation steps

Your access continues until the end of your current billing period. You won't be charged again after cancellation.

#How do I upload a profile avatar?

1. Go to Settings → Account
2. Look for the Avatar or Profile Photo section
3. Upload a photo from your device

Your avatar appears alongside your posts in the news feed and in member lists.

#How do I delete my account?

Account deletion is handled through the GDPR / data management section. Go to Settings and look for Privacy & Data or contact SimpliHome support. Deleting your account removes your personal data from SimpliHome.

Note: If you're the Circle Owner, your Circle and all its data would also be affected. Consider assigning a new owner before requesting deletion.

#How do I export my data?

SimpliHome provides a data export as part of GDPR compliance. Go to Settings → Privacy & Data to request an export of your personal data. You'll receive a file containing your information.

#What is the GDPR consent/terms acceptance?

When you created your account, you accepted SimpliHome's terms of service and privacy policy. SimpliHome records your name and acceptance date for GDPR compliance purposes.

If you have questions about your data rights (access, correction, deletion, portability), visit Settings → Privacy & Data or contact SimpliHome support.

#Where can I learn more about account settings?

Read the full Account Settings and Preferences guide.