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Version: Upcoming (v1.1.8)

Account Settings

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.

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:

  • 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 and Sharing documentation.