Account & Settings

Profile Management

Your profile is how others see you in the momoChef community. Customize it to share your cooking personality.

Editing Your Profile

1. Click on your avatar in the top right corner
2. Select Profile
3. Click Edit Profile

Profile Information

Customize these profile details:

• Display Name: How your name appears to others
• Username: Your unique @handle
• Bio: A short description of yourself
• Location: Where you're cooking from
• Website: Link to your blog or social media
• Avatar: Your profile picture

Privacy Settings

Control what others can see:

• Public Profile: Allow others to view your profile
• Show Activity: Display your recent recipes and activity
• Show Following: Let others see who you follow

Profile Statistics

Your profile shows:

• Number of recipes created
• Number of public recipe books
• Followers and following counts
• Member since date

Tip: Add a bio that mentions your cooking style or favorite cuisines to connect with like-minded cooks.

Password Change

Keep your account secure by using a strong, unique password.

Changing Your Password

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Click Change Password
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password twice
5. Click Update Password

Password Requirements

Your password must:

• Be at least 8 characters long
• Include at least one number
• Include at least one special character
• Not be a commonly used password

Forgot Password

If you can't log in:

1. Click Forgot Password on the login page
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your email for a reset link
4. Click the link and create a new password

Two-Factor Authentication

Add an extra layer of security:

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Click Enable 2FA
3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app
4. Enter the verification code
5. Save your backup codes in a safe place

Subscription Management

Manage your momoChef subscription, upgrade to Premium, or cancel your plan.

Viewing Your Plan

1. Go to Settings > Subscription
2. See your current plan and billing cycle
3. View your next billing date

Free vs. Premium

Free Plan includes:

• Unlimited personal recipes
• Basic meal planning
• Up to 3 grocery lists
• URL recipe import
• Community features

Premium Plan adds:

• Photo and OCR recipe import
• AI-powered features
• Advanced meal planning with recurring meals
• Unlimited grocery lists
• Nutrition analysis
• Priority support
• No ads

Upgrading to Premium

1. Go to Settings > Subscription
2. Click Upgrade to Premium
3. Choose monthly or annual billing
4. Enter payment information
5. Confirm your upgrade

Managing Payment Methods

• Add, update, or remove payment cards
• Set a default payment method
• View billing history and download invoices

Canceling Your Subscription

1. Go to Settings > Subscription
2. Click Cancel Subscription
3. Confirm your cancellation
4. Your Premium features remain until the end of your billing period

Tip: Annual subscriptions save you about 20% compared to monthly billing.

Notification Preferences

Control how and when momoChef notifies you about activity and updates.

Notification Types

Manage notifications for:

• Community: New followers, recipe comments, likes
• Messages: Direct messages and group chats
• Shared Content: Updates to shared recipe books
• Meal Planning: Daily meal reminders
• Grocery Lists: Updates to shared lists
• Account: Security alerts, billing reminders
• Newsletter: Weekly recipe highlights and tips

Notification Channels

Choose how to receive notifications:

• In-App: Notifications within momoChef
• Email: Email notifications
• Push: Browser or mobile push notifications

Customizing Preferences

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Toggle each notification type on or off
3. Choose which channels to use for each type
4. Set quiet hours to pause notifications

Email Frequency

For email notifications, choose:

• Instant: Receive emails immediately
• Daily Digest: Bundle into one daily email
• Weekly Digest: Bundle into one weekly email
• Off: No email notifications

Data Export

Download all your data from momoChef at any time. Your data belongs to you.

What's Included

Your export includes:

• All recipes (yours and saved from community)
• Recipe books and organization
• Meal plans
• Grocery lists
• Photos and images
• Profile information

Export Formats

• JSON: Structured data for importing into other apps
• ZIP: Complete archive with images
• PDF: Printable recipe collection

Requesting an Export

1. Go to Settings > Data & Privacy
2. Click Export Your Data
3. Select what to include
4. Choose your format
5. Click Request Export
6. You'll receive an email when your export is ready (usually within 24 hours)

Importing Elsewhere

The JSON export is compatible with:

• Paprika Recipe Manager
• CopyMeThat
• RecipeSage
• Most recipe apps that support JSON import

Account Deletion

Permanently delete your account and all associated data.

Before You Delete

Consider these alternatives:

• Export your data: Download your recipes before deleting
• Cancel subscription: You can cancel Premium without deleting your account
• Take a break: You can simply stop using the account; your data will be preserved

What Happens When You Delete

• All your recipes are permanently deleted
• Your profile is removed from the community
• Shared recipe books you created are deleted (others' copies remain)
• Your subscription is canceled
• All data is removed from our servers within 30 days

Deleting Your Account

1. Go to Settings > Data & Privacy
2. Scroll to Delete Account
3. Click Delete My Account
4. Enter your password to confirm
5. Click Permanently Delete

Warning: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure to export any recipes you want to keep before deleting.

Connected Accounts

Manage third-party accounts connected to momoChef.

Available Integrations

• Google: For sign-in and calendar sync
• Apple: For Sign in with Apple
• Facebook: For social sharing

Managing Connections

1. Go to Settings > Connected Accounts
2. See all connected services
3. Click Disconnect to remove a connection

Reconnecting

If you disconnect a sign-in method:

• Make sure you have another way to log in (password or other connected account)
• You can reconnect anytime from the same settings page

Preferences

Customize your momoChef experience with personal preferences.

Display Settings

• Theme: Light, dark, or system default
• Language: Interface language
• Time Zone: For meal reminders and calendar

Recipe Defaults

• Unit System: Metric or Imperial
• Default Servings: Standard serving size for new recipes
• Temperature Unit: Fahrenheit or Celsius

Dietary Preferences

Set dietary preferences to improve recipe suggestions:

• Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian
• Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
• Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30
• Custom restrictions and allergies

Privacy Settings

• Profile Visibility: Public or private
• Activity Sharing: Share what you cook
• Discovery: Allow others to find you by email

Related Topics

• Getting Started - New to momoChef? Start here
• FAQ - Common questions answered
• Contact Support - Get help with account issues