User profile
Overview
The user profile page is your personal hub in BrainSTEM, displaying your account information, affiliations, and access permissions. You can access your profile by clicking on your username in the top-right corner of any page and selecting Profile.
Personal Details
View and edit your personal information to keep your profile up to date and help collaborators identify you within BrainSTEM.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Your full name displayed throughout BrainSTEM |
| Primary contact email and login identifier | |
| ORCID | Link to your ORCID profile |
| Google Scholar | Link to your google Scholar profile |
| Website | Link to your website |
| Profile Picture | Avatar displayed next to your contributions |
How to Edit Your Profile
- Click on your username in the top-right corner
- Select Profile from the dropdown menu
- Click the Edit button next to the section you want to modify
- Make your changes and click Save
- Verify any email changes by clicking the confirmation link sent to your new address
Updating your profile information helps collaborators find and recognize you when working on shared projects. A complete profile with ORCID linking also ensures proper attribution for your contributions.
Group Memberships
This section displays all groups you belong to, helping you understand your organizational affiliations and permissions.
| Information Displayed | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Group Name | The laboratory or organizational group you’re part of |
| Membership Roles | Your role within the group (Manager, Owner) |
The Group memberships list is a private list, but other users can see your group memberships from the list of groups.
Understanding Your Group Membership Roles
- Member: Can view and edit group data based on assigned permissions
- Manager: Can manage members and their permissions
- Owner: Full control over group and members
If you need different permissions within a group, contact the group owner or manager. You can find their contact information by clicking on the group name.
The Project memberships list is a private list, and other users cannot see your project memberships, besides any shared projects.
Project Permissions
View all projects you have access to and understand your permissions for each project.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Name of the research project |
| Membership Roles | Any additional permissions (Create, Manager, Owner) |
Project Membership Roles Explained
| Permission | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| Member | Browse project data, sessions, and subjects |
| Create | View and modify existing entries, add new data |
| Manager | Manage project memberships |
| Owner | Full control of the project |
Account Settings
Additional account management options available from your profile:
- Two-Factor Authentication: Enable 2FA for enhanced account security
- API Tokens: Generate personal access tokens for programmatic access
Keep your email address up to date to ensure you receive important notifications about data changes, permission updates, and system announcements.