> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.backstack.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User Profile & Settings

> Manage your personal profile and preferences in Backstack

# User Profile & Settings

Your user profile and personal settings control how you interact with Backstack across all your organizations.

## Personal Settings

Access your settings from the sidebar footer or user menu in the top-right corner.

### AI Provider Selection

Choose your preferred AI provider from the providers configured by your organization:

1. Navigate to **Settings**
2. Find the **AI Provider** dropdown
3. Select your preferred provider from the list
4. Your selection persists across sessions

<Note>
  AI provider options are configured by your organization's admins. If you don't see any providers, ask an admin to configure them in Organization → AI Providers.
</Note>

The selected provider determines which AI model powers your conversations and tool executions in Backstack.

### MCP Tool Routing

View your organization's MCP tool routing configuration:

* **Smart Tool Routing** - Shows whether your organization uses intelligent tool routing
* This setting is managed by organization admins and affects how tools are exposed to external AI clients

## Multi-Organization Membership

If you're a member of multiple organizations, you can switch between them:

### Current Organization

View your current organization:

1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner
2. Look for the building icon showing your current organization name
3. All workspaces, tools, and resources you access are scoped to this organization

### Switching Organizations

To work with resources in a different organization:

1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right
2. Select the organization icon
3. Choose the organization you want to switch to

When you switch organizations:

* Your available workspaces change
* You gain access to that organization's tools and services
* Your role and permissions may differ in each organization
* Your AI provider selection remains the same across organizations

## Account Management

### Sign Out

Sign out of your Backstack account:

1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner
2. Select **Sign Out** at the bottom of the menu
3. You'll be redirected to the sign-in page

Your session will be cleared, and you'll need to sign in again to access Backstack.

## Navigation & Access

Your role in each organization determines what you can access:

### Member Access

All authenticated users can access:

* **Home** - Dashboard and recent activity
* **Chat** - AI conversations
* **Workspaces** - Workspaces you're a member of
* **Documents** - Document library and search
* **Settings** - Personal preferences

### Admin/Owner Access

Organization admins and owners additionally see:

* **Users** - Team member management
* **Security** - Policies and client restrictions
* **Services** - MCP tool installation
* **AI Providers** - AI provider configuration
* **Analytics** - Usage metrics
* **Reports** - Organization reports

<Tip>
  If you need access to organization management features, ask an Owner or Admin to upgrade your role.
</Tip>

## Best Practices

### Personal Settings

* **Choose the right AI provider** - Select the provider that best fits your tasks (e.g., Claude for coding, GPT for general tasks)
* **Keep sessions active** - Backstack maintains your session, but sign out on shared devices
* **Check your organization** - Before starting work, verify you're in the correct organization

### Multi-Organization Workflows

* **Separate work contexts** - Use different organizations for different teams or projects
* **Understand role differences** - Your permissions vary by organization
* **Switch intentionally** - Be aware of which organization you're currently working in
* **Use distinct workspace names** - Helps avoid confusion when switching organizations

### Account Security

* **Use strong authentication** - Enable 2FA if available through your authentication provider
* **Sign out on shared devices** - Always sign out when using public or shared computers
* **Review access regularly** - Know which organizations you're a member of
* **Report suspicious activity** - Contact your organization admins if you notice unusual access

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Organization Management" icon="building" href="/organizations">
    Learn about managing your organization
  </Card>

  <Card title="Workspaces" icon="folder" href="/workspaces">
    Create and manage workspaces
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="lock" href="/authentication">
    Manage your login and security
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Providers" icon="robot" href="/organizations#ai-providers">
    Learn about AI provider options
  </Card>
</CardGroup>