Accessing Preferences
Manage your preferences at https://rtfm.guide/settings Settings are organized into categories:- Profile
- Password
- Appearance
- Two-Factor Authentication (coming soon)
- Notifications (coming soon)
Appearance Settings
Theme
Choose your preferred visual theme:Light Mode
Clean, bright interface perfect for daytime use
Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes for night coding sessions
Content Mode
Control content filtering:| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| SFW | Family-friendly content only. Filters profanity and mature content |
| NSFW | All content visible, including casual language and mature topics |
Why content modes? Some guides use casual or colorful language. SFW mode ensures a professional environment, while NSFW mode shows unfiltered content.
Profile Settings
Access at https://rtfm.guide/settings/profileBasic Information
- Name: Your display name across the site
- Email: For login and notifications
- Bio: Short description about you (coming soon)
- Location: Where you’re based (coming soon)
- Website: Your personal or portfolio site (coming soon)
Avatar (Coming Soon)
- Upload custom image
- Use Gravatar
- Choose default avatar style
Social Links (Coming Soon)
Add your profiles:- GitHub
- Twitter/X
- Personal blog
Password Settings
Access at https://rtfm.guide/settings/passwordChange Password
- Enter current password
- Enter new password
- Confirm new password
- Save changes
- Minimum 8 characters
- At least one letter
- At least one number (recommended)
- At least one special character (recommended)
Two-Factor Authentication
Access at https://rtfm.guide/settings/two-factor (coming soon)Enable 2FA
Protect your account with two-factor authentication:Supported Authenticator Apps
- Google Authenticator
- Authy
- 1Password
- Any TOTP-compatible app
Recovery Codes
- 10 single-use codes provided
- Store them safely offline
- Use if you lose access to your authenticator
- Generate new codes anytime
Notification Preferences (Coming Soon)
Control what notifications you receive:Email Notifications
- New comments on your guides
- Reactions received
- @mentions
- System announcements
- Weekly digest
Push Notifications
- Browser push notifications
- Desktop notifications
- Sound alerts
Frequency
- Real-time (immediate)
- Daily digest
- Weekly digest
- Off
Privacy Settings (Coming Soon)
Control your privacy:Profile Visibility
- Public (anyone can see)
- Members only (logged-in users)
- Private (only you)
Activity
- Show guides on profile
- Show saved guides
- Show comment history
- Show reactions
Data Export
- Export all your data
- Download guides as Markdown
- Export comments
- Export saved guides
Account Deletion
Delete your account and all associated data.Preference Persistence
Your preferences are:- Saved automatically when changed
- Synced across devices
- Stored securely server-side
- Applied immediately
Browser Preferences
Some preferences stored locally:- Theme choice (also in database)
- Content mode (also in database)
- UI state (sidebar, etc.)
Resetting Preferences
To reset all preferences to default:- Go to Settings
- Scroll to bottom
- Click “Reset to Defaults”
- Confirm
Coming Soon
- Reading preferences: Font size, line spacing
- Editor preferences: Default visibility, autosave interval
- Email preferences: Digest timing, template style
- Advanced settings: API access, webhooks
- Accessibility: High contrast, reduced motion