This article explains what the User Settings page is, why it exists, and how it fits into your day-to-day experience using SubBase.
Purpose
User Settings plays a central role in SubBase by giving each user control over their personal account preferences, security, and default behaviors without affecting company-wide configuration.
Overview
The User Settings page is where individual users manage how they personally interact with SubBase. Unlike Company Settings, which control organization-wide rules and structure, User Settings are specific to you.
Users typically land here to update profile information, adjust login or security details, or review personal preferences that influence how SubBase behaves when they log in. This page ensures that each user can keep their account accurate, secure, and aligned with their role without impacting other users.
User Settings is accessed from the User Profile Menu in the blue navigation bar and remains consistent regardless of which project or tab you are currently viewing.
Who Can Do This
All users with access to SubBase have access to User Settings.
Before You Start
Before using User Settings, keep the following in mind:
You must be invited to SubBase by an Admin before you can access the platform.
Users cannot create accounts on their own.
Changes made here apply only to your individual account.
Updates do not affect other users, projects, or company workflows.
Only changes to your name will be reflected on other accounts and throughout the rest of subbase
What You Can See and Do in the User Settings Page
When you open User Settings, you see a set of sections focused on your personal account rather than operational workflows.
When you open this page, you can:
Review and update your personal information
Manage how you sign in and secure your account
Adjust default behaviors that affect your SubBase experience
The layout is intentionally simple and scoped to the individual user, helping you make changes quickly without navigating through broader administrative areas.
Personal Information
The Personal Information section displays the core details associated with your account.
Here, you'll see:
Your name and contact information
Phone number
This information helps ensure that activity, assignments, and communication across SubBase are correctly tied to you.
Security
The Security section focuses on protecting your account and managing how you access SubBase.
In this area you'll find where password management occurs.
Settings
Depending on company configuration, User Settings may include preferences that influence how SubBase behaves when you log in.
Examples include:
Your default home page when opening SubBase
Personal notification-related preferences
These preferences are designed to reduce friction and help SubBase align with how you personally work day to day.
Relationship to Other Areas in SubBase
User Settings is intentionally separate from Company Settings.
Changes made here do not affect:
Other users’ access or permissions
Project structure or visibility
Order, invoice, or approval workflows
This separation ensures that users can manage their own account confidently without risk to shared data or workflows.
FAQs
Does changing User Settings affect my projects or orders
Does changing User Settings affect my projects or orders
No. User Settings only affect your personal account and experience.
Can an Admin change my User Settings
Can an Admin change my User Settings
Admins can manage users through Company Settings, but many User Settings are intended to be managed directly by the user.
Best Practices
Keep your contact information up to date so assignments and notifications work correctly
Review security settings periodically, especially if your role changes
Set a default landing page that matches where you spend most of your time in SubBase
Use User Settings for personal preferences and Company Settings for organizational changes