Account Management¶
Manage your Vigil account, authentication, and subscription.
Account Overview¶
Your Vigil account includes:
- Authentication - How you log in (email, Nostr, passkeys)
- Wallets - Your monitored wallets
- Notification Channels - Where alerts are sent
- Subscription - Your service tier and limits
Quick Links¶
Account Security¶
Authentication Options¶
| Method | Security | Convenience |
|---|---|---|
| Email + Password | Moderate | High |
| Email + Passkey | High | High |
| Nostr | High | Moderate |
| Passkey Only | Maximum | Maximum |
Learn more about authentication →
Best Practices¶
- Enable passkeys - Phishing-resistant authentication
- Generate recovery codes - Backup access method
- Use strong passwords - If using password authentication
- Monitor account activity - Review login history
Account Limits¶
Limits vary by subscription tier:
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wallets | Varies | Varies |
| Notification channels | Varies | Varies |
Account Settings¶
Access account settings:
- Click your profile icon
- Select Account Settings
General Settings¶
- Account email
- Display name
- Timezone
- Language preferences
Security Settings¶
- Authentication methods
- Passkeys
- Recovery codes
- Login history
- Active sessions
Privacy Settings¶
- Data retention preferences
- Analytics opt-out
- Communication preferences
Deleting Your Account¶
Permanent Action
Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
To delete your account:
- Go to Account Settings → Delete Account
- Review what will be deleted
- Enter confirmation phrase
- Confirm deletion
What Gets Deleted¶
- Your account credentials
- All wallet configurations
- Alert rules and preferences
- Notification channels
- Activity history
What Happens to Data¶
- Bitcoin transactions are public blockchain data (can't be deleted)
- We retain minimal logs for security/fraud prevention (30 days)
- Anonymous usage statistics (no personal data)
Next: Authentication →