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Gately provides comprehensive user management features that work automatically once you add it to your site. Users can manage their profiles, update account information, and control their preferences without any coding required.

What Users Get

Once Gately is added to your site, your users automatically have access to:

User Profiles

Complete profile management with customizable fields.
  • Personal information (name, email, phone)
  • Professional details (company, job title)
  • Bio and description
  • Profile pictures and avatars

Account Settings

Full account control and security management.
  • Password changes
  • Email preferences
  • Privacy settings
  • Account deletion

Subscription Management

Built-in subscription and plan management.
  • Current plan information
  • Upgrade/downgrade options
  • Billing history
  • Payment methods

Activity Tracking

User activity and engagement tracking.
  • Login history
  • Activity timeline
  • Usage statistics
  • Engagement metrics

Dashboard Configuration

Configure user management settings through the Gately dashboard:

Profile Fields Setup

  • Required Fields - Choose which fields users must fill out
  • Optional Fields - Additional information users can provide
  • Custom Fields - Add your own custom profile fields
  • Field Validation - Set validation rules for each field

User Interface Customization

  • Profile Page Layout - Choose how user profiles are displayed
  • Form Styling - Match your brand colors and fonts
  • Field Labels - Customize field names and descriptions
  • Success Messages - Set custom success and error messages

Security & Privacy Features

Gately automatically provides security features for user accounts:

Password Security

  • Strong Password Requirements - Configurable password strength rules
  • Secure Password Changes - Users can safely update their passwords
  • Password Reset - Secure email-based password recovery
  • Security Notifications - Alert users of account changes

Account Control

  • Account Deletion - Users can permanently delete their accounts
  • Data Export - Users can download their data before deletion
  • Privacy Controls - Users control what information is visible
  • Session Management - Users can see and manage active sessions
Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All user data will be permanently removed.

User Experience Features

Gately provides a seamless user experience with automatic features:

Profile Management Interface

  • Intuitive Forms - Easy-to-use profile editing forms
  • Real-time Validation - Instant feedback on form inputs
  • Auto-save - Automatic saving of profile changes
  • Mobile Responsive - Works perfectly on all devices

User Dashboard

  • Account Overview - Summary of user account information
  • Activity History - Track user login and activity
  • Preferences - User-controlled settings and preferences
  • Subscription Status - Current plan and billing information

Available User Data Fields

Configure which user information to collect and display:

Basic Information

  • Email Address - Primary identifier (always required)
  • Full Name - First and last name fields
  • Display Name - Public name shown to other users
  • Profile Picture - Avatar or profile image

Contact Information

  • Phone Number - With validation and formatting
  • Website URL - Personal or business website
  • Location - City, state, or country
  • Social Media - Links to social profiles

Professional Information

  • Company - Current employer or business
  • Job Title - Professional role or position
  • Bio/Description - Personal or professional summary
  • Industry - Business sector or field

Best Practices

  • Always validate user input before updating profiles
  • Provide clear feedback for successful/failed operations
  • Use appropriate form validation for different fields
  • Consider implementing profile completion tracking
  • Enforce strong password requirements
  • Provide password strength indicators
  • Implement rate limiting for password changes
  • Send confirmation emails for password changes
  • Require explicit confirmation before deletion
  • Explain the consequences of account deletion
  • Consider offering account deactivation instead
  • Provide data export options before deletion
  • Only collect necessary user information
  • Provide clear privacy policies
  • Allow users to control their data
  • Implement data retention policies

Admin Dashboard Features

Manage all your users from the Gately admin dashboard:

User Overview

  • User List - View all registered users
  • User Search - Find users by email, name, or other fields
  • User Filters - Filter by registration date, plan, activity
  • Export Data - Download user data for analysis

User Management Actions

  • View Profiles - See complete user profile information
  • Edit Users - Update user information as needed
  • Manage Plans - Change user subscription levels
  • Send Messages - Communicate with users directly

Analytics & Insights

  • User Growth - Track registration and growth trends
  • Activity Metrics - See user engagement and activity
  • Plan Distribution - View subscription plan breakdown
  • Geographic Data - See where your users are located

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