Your Kudos profile helps colleagues recognize you and get to know you better. It also allows you to customize certain aspects of your account by:
- Adding or updating your profile picture (avatar) so colleagues can recognize you.
- Personalizing your profile with your own banner image.
- Sharing your role, interests, hobbies, or a fun fact in your bio.
- Updating your preferred name, language, or timezone when your details change.
Other account preferences like security, notifications, privacy, and integrations, are managed separately under My settings. See How to manage My settings for more details on those.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Access your profile information
- Click your profile icon in the top corner.
- Select View profile.
- Once in your Profile page, click on Edit profile.
You can also access this page from My settings and select the Profile tab.
Customize your profile picture
- Under Profile picture, click Upload image.
- Select an image from your device.
Profile pictures support PNG and JPG files up to 10MB.
Customize your profile banner
Your profile displays your organization’s Home page banner by default. You can replace it with your own banner to personalize your profile.
- Under Profile banner, click Upload image.
- Select an image from your device.
Banner images support PNG and JPG files up to 10MB. The recommended dimensions are 3384px x 573px.
Note: You can download some profile banners here: https://go.kudos.com/hubfs/Kudos%20Banners/Profile%20Banners/Kudos-Profile-Banners.zip
Add or update your profile bio
Use your bio to tell colleagues a little more about yourself, such as your role, interests, hobbies, or a fun fact.
- Under Profile bio, enter your bio in the text box. Your bio can be up to 400 characters long.
- Click Save.
Update your preferred name, language, and timezone
You can personalize each of these as you prefer. Simply update the required fields or select from the dropdown options, and click Save.
Helpful Tips & Ideas
- Use a recent photo so colleagues can recognize you easily.
- Download one of the free personal banners available here: https://go.kudos.com/hubfs/Kudos%20Banners/Profile%20Banners/Kudos-Profile-Banners.zip
- Keep your bio short and authentic. Share a few details that help colleagues get to know you.
- Keep your time zone updated, especially when travelling or working remotely.
FAQs
Q: What happens if I don’t upload my own profile banner?
A: Your profile will display your organization’s Home page banner by default.
Q: What can I include in my profile bio?
A: You can share up to 400 characters about yourself, such as your role, interests, hobbies, or a fun fact.
Q: Do I need to update my profile regularly?
A: It’s a good idea to review your profile occasionally, especially when your personal information or preferences change.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Problem: I can’t upload my profile picture or banner
- Make sure your image is a PNG or JPG.
- Check that the file is no larger than 10MB.
- Try uploading from a different browser if the issue continues.
Problem: My timezone is showing incorrectly
- Verify you selected the correct timezone from the dropdown.
- Save your changes before leaving the page.
- Log out and back in to refresh your settings.
Need help setting things up? Reach out to Support or your Customer Success Manager.
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