> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rtfm.guide/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User Profile

> Your public profile showcasing your contributions

## Your Profile Page

Every user has a public profile page at:

```
https://rtfm.guide/profile/{username}
```

## What's On Your Profile

### Profile Information

* Your name
* Join date
* Biography (coming soon)
* Location (coming soon)
* Website (coming soon)

### Your Guides

All your published guides are displayed on your profile:

* Title and description
* Publication date
* View count
* Reaction count

<Info>
  **Privacy**: Only published guides appear on your profile. Drafts and unlisted guides remain private.
</Info>

### Statistics (Coming Soon)

Your profile will show:

* Total guides published
* Total views across all guides
* Total reactions received
* Total comments
* Member since date
* Reputation score

## Viewing Other Profiles

Click any username throughout the site to view their profile:

* See their published guides
* View their contributions
* Follow them (coming soon)

## Editing Your Profile

Access profile settings at [https://rtfm.guide/settings/profile](https://rtfm.guide/settings/profile)

### Update Information

* **Name**: Change your display name
* **Email**: Update your email address
* **Biography**: Write a short bio (coming soon)
* **Social links**: Add GitHub, Twitter, etc. (coming soon)

### Profile Picture (Coming Soon)

* Upload a custom avatar
* Or use Gravatar
* Set default avatar style

## Privacy Settings (Coming Soon)

Control what others can see:

* Hide your email address
* Hide guides from profile
* Private profile option
* Activity visibility

## Profile URL

Your profile URL is based on your user ID by default:

```
https://rtfm.guide/profile/123
```

Custom usernames coming soon:

```
https://rtfm.guide/@yourusername
```

## Social Features (Coming Soon)

### Following

* Follow other users
* See followed users' new guides
* Get notifications for their activity

### Followers

* See who follows you
* Total follower count
* Follower activity

## Reputation System (Coming Soon)

Earn reputation through:

* Publishing helpful guides
* Receiving reactions
* Helpful comments
* Community contributions

Reputation benefits:

* Badge on profile
* Higher visibility
* Moderation privileges
* Access to beta features

## Best Practices

### Complete Your Profile

A complete profile helps:

* Build trust with readers
* Get more engagement
* Connect with the community
* Showcase your expertise

### Professional Presence

* Use a real name or consistent handle
* Write a clear bio
* Add relevant social links
* Keep your guides updated

### Engage with Others

* Comment on other guides
* React to helpful content
* Share guides you find useful
* Build connections