> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sterlinglabs.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sterlinglabs.co/getting-started/account-settings.md).

# Account settings

Your account settings open in one dialog from the profile menu at the bottom of the sidebar. The dialog also opens on its own when something needs your attention, such as an expired plan or an unsigned agreement. Expand it to near full screen with the control in its corner.

| Tab                       | What you can do                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Profile**               | Change your name, email address, and avatar.                                                                                                                                                                              |
| **Security**              | Change your password, manage sign-in methods, and review active sessions.                                                                                                                                                 |
| **Agreements**            | Review and sign client agreements. A dot on the tab means a signature is required. See [Agreements](/getting-started/agreements.md).                                                                                      |
| **Portfolio Preferences** | Edit your investor profile. Changes take effect immediately. Shown once you have used Portfolio.                                                                                                                          |
| **Plan**                  | See your plan state, add or update a payment method, manage or cancel the subscription, and buy Analyst credits. A dot on the tab means the plan has expired. See [Trial and plans](/getting-started/trial-and-plans.md). |
| **Usage**                 | Analyst spend over the last day (hourly), the current billing period (daily, in your time zone), or the last year (monthly).                                                                                              |
| **Invoices**              | Every charge, typed as subscription start, renewal, plan change, or payment, with **Download receipt (PDF)** or **View receipt**.                                                                                         |

The **Plan**, **Usage**, and **Invoices** tabs appear once your account has a billing relationship, which begins with the trial.

## Buying Analyst credits

On the **Plan** tab, select **Buy usage credits** and choose a pack, or choose your own amount. Credits are added to your balance when the payment completes and never expire. See [Usage balance](/the-analyst/usage-balance.md) for how the allowance and credits are spent.


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