Password and Security

Protecting your TODAY Type account is important. This guide covers password management, linked accounts, and security best practices.

Account Settings

Access your security settings:

1. Go to Profile
   Click your name or avatar to access your profile.
2. Click "Settings" or "Account"
   Navigate to /profile/settings.

Password Management

Setting a Password

If you signed up using Google, Microsoft, or Apple, you may not have a password yet. You can add one:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Find the Password section
3. Enter your new password (minimum 8 characters)
4. Confirm the password
5. Click "Set Password"

Changing Your Password

If you already have a password:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Find the Password section
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password
5. Confirm the new password
6. Click "Update Password"

Password Requirements

• Minimum 8 characters long
• Recommended: Include letters, numbers, and symbols
• Must be different from your current password

Forgot Password

If you can't remember your password:

1. Go to the login page
   Visit /login.
2. Click "Forgot Password"
   Find this link below the login form.
3. Enter your email
   Use the email address associated with your account.
4. Check your email
   You'll receive a password reset link (check spam if not in inbox).
5. Click the reset link
   This link expires after a short time for security.
6. Create a new password
   Enter and confirm your new password.

Linked Accounts (Social Sign-In)

TODAY Type supports signing in with third-party accounts.

Available Providers

• Google - Sign in with your Google account
• Microsoft - Sign in with Microsoft/Office 365
• Apple - Sign in with Apple (includes privacy features)

Linking an Account

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Find the "Linked Accounts" section
3. Click "Link Google," "Link Microsoft," or "Link Apple"
4. Sign in to the provider and authorize access
5. Your accounts are now linked

Unlinking an Account

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Find the linked account you want to remove
3. Click "Unlink"

Benefits of Linking Multiple Accounts

• More ways to sign in if one method is unavailable
• Use work account (Microsoft) at office, personal (Google) at home
• Backup access if you lose access to one account

Required Password Change

In some cases, you may be required to change your password:

When This Happens

• Administrator has reset your password
• You're a new user with a temporary password
• Security policy requires periodic password changes

What to Do

1. You'll be redirected to the password change page
2. Enter your current (temporary) password
3. Create a new, strong password
4. Confirm the new password
5. You'll be redirected to continue using TODAY Type

Privacy Settings

Leaderboard Visibility

Control whether your name appears on public leaderboards:

1. Go to Account Settings
2. Find "Privacy Settings"
3. Toggle "Hide from Leaderboards"
4. Save your changes

When hidden:

• Your name appears as "Anonymous User" on leaderboards
• You can still see your own ranking
• Team administrators may still see your performance in team reports

Security Best Practices

Protect Your Account

• Use a unique password not used on other sites
• Don't share your password with others
• Log out when using shared or public computers
• Keep your email account secure (it's used for password resets)

Recognize Suspicious Activity

Contact support if you notice:

• Tests you didn't take appearing in your history
• Changes to your profile you didn't make
• Password reset emails you didn't request
• Unfamiliar linked accounts

What We Never Ask

TODAY Type will never:

• Ask for your password via email
• Send links asking you to "verify" your account unexpectedly
• Request payment information via email