Profile and Appearance

  • How to Make Your Profile Private

    Your profile is public by default when you create an account on Cantina. Switch your profile to private, so it's visible only to your friends and connections.

    To make your profile private on iOS:

    1. Tap your avatar in the top left corner. 
    2. Tap Settings.png Settings in the top right corner.
    3. Tap Privacy.
    4. Toggle Private Profile on. 

    To make your profile private on Android:

    1. Tap Profile.png Profile in the lower right corner. 
    2. Tap Settings.png Settings in the top right corner.
    3. Tap Privacy.
    4. Toggle Private Profile on. 

    To set your profile to private on Web:

    1. Select profile-web.png Profile from the left menu.
    2. Click Settings.png Settings to the right of your profile photo. 
    3. Click Privacy.
    4. Toggle Private Profile on.
  • How to Change Cantina Background

    You can switch your Cantina background to either light or dark according to your preference.

    To adjust your background appearance on iOS:

    1. Tap your avatar in the top left corner. 
    2. Select Settings.png Settings from the menu.
    3. Tap Appearance.
    4. Select from the following:
      • Dark 
      • Light 
      • System - default phone setting

    To adjust your background appearance on Web:

    1. Tap the profile-web.png Profile from the left menu.
    2. Select Settings.png Settings.
    3. Scroll down to Appearance.
    4. Select from the following:
      • Dark 
      • Light 
      • System - default web setting

    NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable on Android.

  • How to Change Your Display Name

    Follow these instructions to modify your display name in Cantina. 

    To update your display name on iOS:

    1. Tap your avatar in the top left corner. 
    2. Next, tap icon-pencil.png Edit Profile
    3. You can now adjust your Name as desired.
    4. Finally, tap Save to confirm your changes.

    To update your display name on Android:

    1. Tap Profile.png Profile in the bottom right corner.
    2. Next, tap icon-pencil.png Edit Profile
    3. You can now adjust your Name as desired.
    4. Finally, tap Save to confirm your changes.

    To update your display name on Web

    1. Tap the profile-web.png Profile from the left menu.
    2. Then tap icon-pencil.png to edit your profile. 
    3. You can now adjust your Name as desired.
    4. Finally, tap Save to confirm your changes.

    Note: Name must be at least 2 characters.

  • How to Change Your Profile Photo

    When you create your account, add a profile picture to represent who you are so that people can easily recognize you in a room.

    To update your profile photo on iOS:

    1. Tap your avatar in the top left corner. 
    2. Then tap icon-pencil.png Edit Profile
    3. Tap icon-pencil.png on the bottom right of the small profile photo square. 
    4. Select a photo from your photo library or take a selfie.
    5. Tap Save to add your new photo.

    To update your profile photo on Android:

    1. Tap Profile.png Profile in the bottom right corner.
    2. Then tap icon-pencil.png Edit Profile
    3. Tap icon-pencil.png on the bottom right of the small profile photo square. 
    4. Select a photo from your photo library or take a selfie.
    5. Tap Save to add your new photo.

    To update your profile photo on the Web:

    1. Tap the profile-web.png Profile from the left menu.
    2. Then tap icon-pencil.png to edit your profile. 
    3. Tap on the small profile photo square. 
    4. Select a photo from your photo library.
    5. Tap Save to add your new photo.