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:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Click "Enable 2FA"
  3. Scan QR code with authenticator app
  4. Enter verification code
  5. 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:

  1. Go to Settings → Subscription
  2. Choose new plan
  3. Review benefits
  4. Enter payment info
  5. 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 āœ… āœ… āœ… āœ…
Sell products āœ… āœ… āœ… āœ…
Transaction fee 20% 18% 15% Custom
Priority support āŒ āœ… āœ… āœ…
Advanced analytics āŒ āœ… āœ… āœ…
Team workspaces āŒ āŒ āœ… āœ…
API access āŒ Limited Full Full
White-label āŒ āŒ āŒ āœ…

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:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Click "Export My Data"
  3. Select data types
  4. Receive download link via email

Includes:

  • Profile information
  • Purchase history
  • Products created
  • Reviews written
  • API usage logs

Account Deletion

To delete your account:

  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Click "Delete Account"
  3. Confirm understanding
  4. Enter password
  5. Final confirmation

āš 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:

  1. Go to Settings → Team
  2. Click "Create Team"
  3. Name your team
  4. 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:

  1. Go to Settings → API
  2. Click "Generate API Key"
  3. Name your key
  4. Set permissions
  5. 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 → 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

Best Practices

Security Tips

āœ… Do:

  • Use strong passwords
  • Enable 2FA
  • Review sessions regularly
  • Keep email updated
  • Monitor account activity

āŒ 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

Next Steps