Managing Your Profile Information Responsibly
Updated 8/24/20261 min read
How should profile information be managed?
Keep professional profile information accurate, provide only appropriate information, and never use profile fields to store passwords or confidential credentials.
Use accurate professional information
Your profile should help colleagues understand who you are within the organization.
Avoid unnecessary information
Do not add information that is not required for your work or organizational processes.
Protect credentials
Never enter:
- Passwords
- One-time codes
- API secrets
- Authentication keys
- Other confidential credentials
into profile fields.
Review profile information after organizational changes
If your responsibilities change, review the information associated with your profile.
FAQs
What information should be included in a Hoicko profile?
Include relevant professional and account information required by your organization.
Should passwords be stored in profiles?
No. Credentials should always be managed through appropriate secure authentication mechanisms.
Why is accurate profile information important?
It helps colleagues correctly identify users and understand responsibilities.
Should users add personal information to profiles?
Only information appropriate and necessary for the organization's use should be added.
How often should profiles be reviewed?
Review them whenever relevant information changes and periodically as part of normal account management.
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