# Updating your profile

## What you can view and update

Your profile displays the personal information linked to your Fynbos account. Some details can be customised, while others are fixed after identity verification.

- **Customisable**: Profile photo, profile colour
- **View only**: First name, surname, birthday, mobile number, verification status

Your name and birthday come from your identity verification and cannot be changed directly in the app. If you need to correct this information, contact support.

## Accessing your profile

You can view your profile from the Settings menu on any device.

1. Tap the **Settings** icon in the navigation menu
2. Tap **Profile** from the settings list

Your profile page shows all your personal details along with your verification status.

## Changing your profile photo

Your profile photo appears throughout the app and helps identify your account, especially if you manage multiple profiles.

1. Navigate to *Settings*
2. Tap your current profile photo or initials at the top of the screen
3. Select an image from your device (PNG or JPEG format)

Your new photo uploads automatically and appears across the app immediately.

> **Tip**: Choose a clear, well-lit photo that shows your face. This makes it easier to identify your profile when switching between accounts.

## Changing your profile colour

Your profile colour personalises your Fynbos experience. It appears as your avatar background when you don't have a profile photo set.

1. Navigate to *Settings* and tap **Profile**
2. Tap the coloured circle next to **Profile colour**
3. Select your preferred colour from the options

Available colours include rose, orange, yellow, green, sky, blue, indigo, and purple. Your selection saves automatically.

## Understanding your verification status

Your profile shows your current identity verification (KYC) status. This tells you whether you have full access to Fynbos features.

| Status | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| **Approved** | Verification complete. Full access to all features. |
| **In review** | Your documents are being reviewed. This usually takes minutes. |
| **Documents required** | Additional documents needed. Check your notifications for next steps. |
| **Not started** | Verification not yet begun. Complete this to access all features. |
| **Rejected** | Verification unsuccessful. Contact support for assistance. |

If your status is anything other than "Approved", you may have limited access to certain features until verification is complete.

## Managing your tax details

If you have a Retirement Annuity, you can update your tax information from your profile. This ensures your contributions are linked to your tax profile for the correct deductions.

### Updating your gross monthly salary

Your gross monthly salary (before deductions) helps calculate your maximum tax-deductible RA contribution.

1. Navigate to *Settings* and tap **Profile**
2. Tap **Gross monthly salary**
3. Enter your salary before deductions
4. Tap **Save**

### Updating your tax number

Your tax number links your RA contributions to your SARS profile.

1. Navigate to *Settings* and tap **Profile**
2. Tap **Tax number**
3. Enter your tax number
4. Tap **Save**

Your tax details appear on your profile page, making it easy to verify your information is up to date.