1Overview
Account manages sign in and email verification. Settings manages theme and map display preferences.
Signing in, changing theme or restoring a preferred workspace.
2Account and local state
Account state comes from the API. Personal layout preferences remain in the browser.
| Feature or choice | Current behaviour |
|---|---|
| Authentication | The API session identifies the signed in user.Account access remains separate from display preferences. |
| Theme | Supports system, light and dark appearance.Contrast can be adjusted without changing map data. |
| Browser preferences | Tool favourites, the last opened tool and theme use local browser storage.A different browser or cleared site data starts with defaults. |
3Set up the account
Verify the account then save display preferences.
Open Account
Review the current sign in state.
- Open Tools and choose Account.
- Sign in or create and verify the account.
- Review the displayed account details.
Manage the session
Use the offered account controls.
- Refresh the session after account changes.
- Sign out on shared devices.
Set display preferences
Preferences are stored in the browser where supported.
- Open Settings.
- Choose system, light or dark theme and available display settings.
- Confirm the map, panels and controls remain legible.
4Product differences
Account and standard theme controls are available.
5Before you begin
- Use an email account you can verify.
- Do not share authentication tokens or passwords.
6Troubleshooting
Sign in does not complete
Confirm email verification, refresh the account session and retry.
Theme resets
Allow site storage and avoid private browsing for persistent preferences. System mode follows the operating-system theme.
The interface becomes unreadable after a theme change
Switch to standard light or dark mode and refresh. Report the exact browser and control that lost contrast.