Complete Your Profile After Sign-Up
After creating your account, The Region Online displays a “Welcome! Complete Profile” prompt to help you finish setting up your profile. Completing this step personalizes your experience and ensures your account information is accurate.1
Locate the Profile Completion Prompt
When you first sign in to a new account, look for the “Welcome! Complete Profile” banner or prompt on your dashboard. Click it to open the profile setup form.
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Enter Your Display Name
Type the name you want displayed on your account. This is how you’ll appear within the platform. You can use your real name or a preferred display name.
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Add Your Contact Information
Fill in any additional contact details requested, such as a phone number or location preferences. These fields help tailor your experience to your area of Northwest Indiana.
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Review and Save
Review the information you’ve entered, then click Save Profile. Your profile is now complete and your settings are stored to your account.
Completing your profile is optional at sign-up — you can return to update it any time from your account settings. Skipping this step won’t prevent you from using the directory, events, or articles.
Update Your Profile Information
You can update your profile details at any time from your account settings.Change Your Display Name
Navigate to your account settings and locate the Display Name field. Edit the name to your preference and click Save to apply the change.Update Your Email Address
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Open Account Settings
Sign in and go to your account settings page.
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Enter Your New Email
Find the Email Address field and type your new email address.
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Confirm the Change
Click Update Email. The Region Online may send a confirmation to your new address — follow the link in that email to verify the change and complete the update.
Change Your Password
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Open Account Settings
Navigate to your account settings while signed in.
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Enter Your Current and New Password
Locate the Change Password section. Enter your current password, then type and confirm your new password.
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Save the New Password
Click Update Password. Your password is updated immediately. Use your new password the next time you sign in.
Privacy Settings
Your account settings include privacy controls that determine what information is visible to other users or the platform. Review these settings and adjust them to match your preferences. Changes take effect immediately when saved.Download Your Data
The Region Online lets you export a copy of your account data. In your account settings, locate the Download My Data option and follow the prompts. You’ll receive a downloadable file containing your account information and activity data associated with your profile.Delete Your Account
If you’re certain you want to close your account, follow these steps:1
Open Account Settings
Sign in and navigate to your account settings page.
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Locate the Delete Account Option
Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and find the Delete Account section.
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Confirm the Deletion
Click Delete Account and follow any confirmation prompts. You may be asked to enter your password or type a confirmation phrase to proceed.
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Acknowledge the Final Warning
Read the final warning message carefully, then confirm the deletion. Your account and all associated data are permanently removed.
What’s Next?
Two-Factor Authentication
Secure your account with 2FA — set up an authenticator app and manage backup codes.
Sign In
Review sign-in options, password recovery, and the 2FA prompt flow.