Account Management
Complete guide to managing your GreenMonkey account, from profile settings to security and subscriptions.
Account Overview
Dashboard Navigation
Your account dashboard is organized into sections:
- Overview - Quick stats and activity feed
- Profile - Public-facing information
- Settings - Account configuration
- Security - Password and 2FA
- Payments - Billing and payouts
- API Keys - AI provider management
- Notifications - Email and platform alerts
Profile Settings
Basic Information
Display Name
- Shown on products and reviews
- Can differ from login email
- Change anytime
- Unicode characters supported
Bio
- 500 character limit
- Markdown supported
- Link to social profiles
- Highlight expertise
Profile Picture
- JPG, PNG, or GIF
- Max 5MB
- Square recommended
- Auto-resized
Website & Social Links
- Personal website
- GitHub profile
- Twitter/X handle
- LinkedIn URL
- Discord username
Privacy Settings
Control your visibility:
- Public Profile - Discoverable by all
- Private Profile - Only direct links
- Activity Feed - Show/hide purchases
- Sales Data - Public/private stats
Security Settings
Authentication Methods
Email Authentication
- Magic link login
- No password needed
- Links expire in 10 minutes
- Check spam folder
OAuth Providers
- GitHub (recommended for developers)
- Google (quick and secure)
- Link multiple providers
- Unlink anytime
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Enable extra security:
- Go to Settings ā Security
- Click "Enable 2FA"
- Scan QR code with authenticator app
- Enter verification code
- Save backup codes safely
Supported apps:
- Google Authenticator
- Authy
- 1Password
- Microsoft Authenticator
Session Management
View and manage sessions:
- Active sessions list
- Device information
- IP addresses
- Sign out remotely
Payment Settings
For Buyers
Payment Methods
Add and manage:
- Credit/debit cards
- Default payment method
- Billing addresses
- Payment history
Purchase History
View all transactions:
- Order date and amount
- Product details
- Seller information
- Download receipts
- Request refunds
For Sellers
Stripe Connect
Manage your payouts:
- Bank account details
- Payout schedule
- Tax information
- Financial reports
Earnings Dashboard
Track your income:
- Daily/monthly/yearly views
- Product performance
- Fee breakdowns
- Pending payouts
Subscription Management
Current Plan
View your tier:
- Free
- Pro ($9/month)
- Business ($49/month)
- Enterprise (custom)
Upgrading Plans
To upgrade:
- Go to Settings ā Subscription
- Choose new plan
- Review benefits
- Enter payment info
- Confirm upgrade
Benefits apply immediately!
Downgrading/Canceling
To change plans:
- Downgrade at end of billing cycle
- Keep benefits until expiration
- No partial refunds
- Data retained for 90 days
Plan Benefits Comparison
Feature | Free | Pro | Business | Enterprise |
---|---|---|---|---|
Purchase products | ā | ā | ā | ā |
Sell products | ā | ā | ā | ā |
Transaction fee | 20% | 18% | 15% | Custom |
Priority support | ā | ā | ā | ā |
Advanced analytics | ā | ā | ā | ā |
Team workspaces | ā | ā | ā | ā |
API access | ā | Limited | Full | Full |
White-label | ā | ā | ā | ā |
Notification Preferences
Email Notifications
Configure when to receive emails:
Transactional (always on)
- Purchase confirmations
- Security alerts
- Payment receipts
Marketing (optional)
- New features
- Seller highlights
- Platform updates
- Special offers
Activity (customizable)
- Product updates
- Review notifications
- Follower alerts
- Sales notifications
Platform Notifications
In-app alerts for:
- Direct messages
- Support responses
- Product updates
- System announcements
Data Management
Export Your Data
Request your data:
- Go to Settings ā Privacy
- Click "Export My Data"
- Select data types
- Receive download link via email
Includes:
- Profile information
- Purchase history
- Products created
- Reviews written
- API usage logs
Account Deletion
To delete your account:
- Go to Settings ā Privacy
- Click "Delete Account"
- Confirm understanding
- Enter password
- Final confirmation
ā ļø Warning: Deletion is permanent!
What happens:
- Profile removed
- Products delisted
- Reviews anonymized
- Purchases retained (for records)
- 30-day recovery window
Team Accounts (Business+)
Creating a Team
For Business/Enterprise plans:
- Go to Settings ā Team
- Click "Create Team"
- Name your team
- Set permissions
Team Roles
Owner
- Full control
- Billing access
- Member management
- Cannot be removed
Admin
- Manage products
- View analytics
- Invite members
- Edit team settings
Member
- Create products
- View team products
- Limited settings
- No billing access
Team Features
- Shared product ownership
- Consolidated analytics
- Unified billing
- Activity audit logs
API Access
API Keys
For programmatic access:
- Go to Settings ā API
- Click "Generate API Key"
- Name your key
- Set permissions
- Copy immediately (shown once!)
API Permissions
Configure access:
- Read products
- Create products
- Manage orders
- View analytics
- Update listings
Rate Limits
By plan:
- Free: N/A
- Pro: 100 requests/minute
- Business: 1,000 requests/minute
- Enterprise: Custom
Referral Program
Your Referral Code
Find your unique code:
- Dashboard ā Referrals
- Share unlimited times
- Track performance
- Earn commissions
Referral Benefits
When someone uses your code:
- They get 10% off first purchase
- You earn 5% commission
- Both get Pro trial (7 days)
- Lifetime tracking
Referral Analytics
Track your impact:
- Total referrals
- Conversion rate
- Earnings generated
- Top converting products
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Can't sign in
- Check email spelling
- Try different browser
- Clear cookies
- Use different auth method
Payment failed
- Verify card details
- Check expiration date
- Contact bank
- Try different card
Missing purchases
- Check correct account
- Review email receipts
- Contact support
- Provide order ID
Getting Support
Self-Service
- Help documentation
- Video tutorials
- Community forum
- FAQ section
Direct Support
- support@greenmonkey.dev
- Live chat (Pro+)
- Response within 24h
- Priority for paid plans
Best Practices
Security Tips
ā Do:
- Use strong passwords
- Enable 2FA
- Review sessions regularly
- Keep email updated
- Monitor account activity
ā Don't:
- Share login credentials
- Use public computers
- Ignore security alerts
- Reuse passwords
- Click suspicious links
Account Maintenance
Monthly checklist:
- Review security settings
- Update payment methods
- Check notification preferences
- Export data backup
- Review connected apps