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Account Settings Guide

Manage your profile, security, and preferences

Managing Your Profile

Personal Information

What's Stored

  • Full name (first and last)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Warehouse code
  • Account creation date
  • Profile completion status

Why We Need It

  • Identity verification
  • Order and delivery notifications
  • Customer support contact
  • Receiver coordination
  • Security and fraud prevention

Updating Your Profile

How to Update

  1. Dashboard → Settings
  2. Click "Edit Profile"
  3. Update desired fields
  4. Click "Save Changes"

Profile Completion

Required Fields

  • Full name
  • Valid email
  • Verified phone number
  • At least one receiver

Optional But Recommended

  • Alternative phone number
  • Preferred pickup location
  • Delivery address
  • Communication preferences

Account Security

Password Management

Creating Strong Passwords

  • Minimum 8 characters
  • Mix of uppercase and lowercase
  • Include numbers and symbols
  • Avoid common words or personal info
  • Don't reuse from other sites

Changing Your Password

  1. Settings → Security
  2. Click "Change Password"
  3. Enter current password
  4. Enter new password twice
  5. Save changes

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Extra security layer requiring your password (something you know) and your phone (something you have).

Enabling 2FA

  1. Settings → Security
  2. Click "Enable 2FA"
  3. Enter phone number
  4. Receive verification code
  5. Enter code to activate

Account Privacy

What We Share

  • Delivery info with courier partners
  • Basic info with retailers
  • Transaction data with payment processors
  • Aggregate analytics (anonymized)

What We Don't Share

  • Password (encrypted, never visible)
  • Credit card details (tokenized)
  • Personal data for marketing
  • Customer lists or contact info

Managing Notifications

Types of Notifications

Order Updates

  • Order confirmed
  • Payment received
  • Arrived at US warehouse
  • Shipped to Kenya
  • Ready for pickup/delivery

Account Activity

  • Password changed
  • Profile updated
  • New device login
  • Payment method added
  • Wallet funded

Notification Channels

Email

  • Detailed information
  • Order confirmations
  • Important updates

SMS

  • Critical updates only
  • Delivery notifications
  • Security codes

In-App

  • All updates visible
  • Notification bell icon
  • Read/unread status

Managing Payment Methods

Saved Payment Options

M-Pesa

  • Save your M-Pesa number
  • Faster checkout
  • Auto-fill at payment
  • Update anytime

Cards

  • Save multiple cards
  • Visa and Mastercard
  • Encrypted and secure
  • Set default card

Wallet

  • Always available
  • Pre-funded balance
  • Instant payment
  • Automatic

Payment Security

  • Cards tokenized - Not stored directly
  • PCI DSS compliant - Industry standard security
  • Encrypted transmission - All data protected
  • No staff access - Secure processing

Troubleshooting & Support

Login Problems

Can't Login? Try These:

  1. Check email spelling
  2. Verify password (case-sensitive)
  3. Clear browser cache
  4. Try different browser
  5. Check caps lock

Getting Help

Email Support

  • US customers: usa@kentexcargo.com
  • Other customers: support@kentexcargo.com
  • Response within 24 hours

Live Chat

  • Quick questions
  • Available 9 AM - 6 PM EAT
  • Instant responses

Need to Update Your Settings?

Access your account dashboard to manage your profile, security settings, and preferences.

Go to Settings

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