Manage your account settings to personalize and secure your Backyard Hunt experience. Here's how you can update your profile, manage subscriptions, and adjust your preferences.

  ![Backyard Hunt profile settings screen](https://backyard-hunt.web.app/img/maestro/settings-profile.png)

_The Profile tab keeps account details, subscription actions, and sign-out controls in one place._
  ![Backyard Hunt locations and hints settings screen](https://backyard-hunt.web.app/img/maestro/settings-places.png)

_The Locations/Hints tab controls which hiding places can be used when building treasure hunts._
## Profile

In the Profile tab, you can manage your personal information and subscription details:

- **Change Name**: Update your name in the profile settings to reflect how you'd like to be identified within the app.
- **Current Plan**: View your current subscription plan details.
- **Subscribe or Cancel Subscription**: Easily manage your subscription through the account settings. Choose to subscribe to unlock premium features or cancel your existing subscription according to your needs.

## Locations / Hints

The Locations/Hints tab allows you to customize the game settings for a more personalized experience:

- **Select Locations**: Choose from both global locations and your custom locations for use in hunts.
- **Create Custom Locations**: Add your own personalized location hints tailored to your specific environment.
- **Edit Custom Locations**: Modify your custom location hints at any time with the rich text editor.
- **Auto-Select Locations**: Enable Backyard Hunt to automatically select and use these locations during hunt creation.

### Creating Custom Location Hints

You can create personalized location hints that perfectly match your home, yard, or hunting area:

1. **Add New Location**: Tap the "+" button to create a new custom location
2. **Enter Location Details**: Provide a descriptive name and detailed hint description
3. **Rich Text Formatting**: Use the built-in editor to format your hints with emphasis, lists, and styling
4. **Save and Use**: Your custom locations become immediately available for selection in hunts

Custom locations are marked with a "Custom" label and take priority over global locations with the same name, giving you complete control over your hunt experience.

## About / More

The About/More tab provides additional information and resources:

![Backyard Hunt About settings screen](https://backyard-hunt.web.app/img/maestro/settings-about.png)

_The About tab links to support, policies, version details, and account actions._

- **App Information**: Access important information about the app, including the current version.
- **Help**: Find links to help resources and support.
- **Versions**: View version history and updates.
- **Social Links**: Connect with us on our social media platforms.
- **Miscellaneous**: Other information that doesn't fit into the other categories.

For more information on managing your account settings, see the [Gameplay](./gameplay.md) and [Sharing](./sharing.md) documentation.