Profile & Security

How to update your name, email, home currency, timezone, country, and date format in Forbidden Finance, and where your security settings live on the same screen.

Overview

Profile & Security in Settings holds your personal details and your sign-in protection in one place. Your profile details control how dates, currencies, and notifications appear throughout the app.

The Profile and Security screen with the Profile and Region and Currency sections

What's on This Screen

Section	What You Can Do
Profile	Update your Username, Name, and Email
Region & Currency	Set your Country, Timezone, Home Currency, and Date format
Security	Change Password, turn on App Lock (with a relock delay on mobile), Unlock Account, and Forget This Device
Passkeys	Add and remove passkeys. See Passkeys
Two-Factor Authentication	Set up or remove an authenticator. See TOTP MFA
Active Sessions	See and end your signed-in sessions. See Session Management
Account	Delete Account

How to Update Your Profile

Open Settings

Tap the Settings icon (gear) in the bottom navigation bar or side menu.

Select Profile & Security

Tap Profile & Security to view your current information.

Edit your details

Tap any field to update it. Make your changes and tap Save when you are done.

Profile Fields

Name

Your name appears in the app header, household sharing views, and activity logs. It does not need to be your legal name. You can change it at any time.

Email Address

Your email is used for account recovery, notifications, and support correspondence. Changing your email requires verification:

Enter a new email

Type the new email address in the email field.

Verify the new email

Forbidden Finance sends a verification link to the new address. Tap the link in the email to confirm.

Confirmation

Once verified, your email is updated. The old email is no longer associated with your account. You receive a confirmation at both the old and new addresses for security.

Until verification is complete, your old email remains active. If you do not verify the new email, no change is made.

Home Currency

Your home currency is the primary currency for all monetary displays, budget totals, net worth calculations, and reports. When you use multiple currencies, all values are converted to your base currency for consistent totals.

Choose the currency you use most frequently. Common choices include USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, and AUD. You can change your base currency at any time, and all existing values are recalculated using the latest exchange rates.

Timezone

Your timezone determines how dates and times are displayed throughout the app, including transaction dates, budget period boundaries, and notification delivery times. Select the timezone where you live or the one you prefer for financial record-keeping.

Country

Your country setting helps Forbidden Finance tailor certain features, such as default categories and account types, to match local financial norms. It does not restrict functionality.

Date Format

Choose how dates are shown across the app: Device default (follow your phone's setting), MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD. A live example under the picker shows exactly what you'll get. This only changes how dates are displayed, never how they are stored. The choice is saved per device, so your phone and the web can use different formats.

Tips

Set your base currency before adding transactions or building a budget. While you can change it later, starting with the right currency avoids confusion in your historical data displays.

If you travel frequently, keep your timezone set to your home location so your budget periods and notifications stay consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my base currency after I have been using the app?

Yes. Changing your base currency recalculates all displayed totals using the latest exchange rates. Your underlying transaction data is preserved in its original currency. Historical views show converted amounts.

What happens if I do not verify my new email?

Nothing changes. Your old email remains active until the new one is verified. The verification link expires after 24 hours. You can request a new link from the profile settings screen.

Does my country setting affect what banks I can connect?

Your country setting helps personalize your experience but does not restrict bank connections. Bank availability through our aggregator network depends on the bank itself, not your profile country.

Can I have a different display name than my email name?

Yes. Your display name and email are independent. Use whatever display name you prefer.

Appearance

Configure light, dark, or system theme.

Multi-Currency

Add and manage multiple currencies.

Notifications

Control which alerts you receive.

Secure Your Account

Update your password, passkeys, and MFA.

Need more help? Email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you.

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