Account & Settings¶
Manage your profile, preferences, API keys, and billing from the Settings page.
Profile¶
Go to Settings → Profile to manage your personal account.
Personal Information¶
- Name — your display name
- Email — your account email (verified status shown)
- Password — change your password
Email Verification¶
Your email must be verified to use all features. If your email is unverified:
- Check your inbox for the verification email.
- Click the verification link.
- If you didn't receive it, go to Settings → Profile and click Resend Verification.
Preferences¶
- Default Pacing Mode — set your preferred default pacing mode for new forms (Quick, Considered, or Guided)
- Timezone — set your timezone for accurate timestamps on responses and analytics
API Keys¶
Generate API keys for programmatic access to the Drift API.
Creating an API Key¶
- Go to Settings → Integrations tab.
- Scroll to API Keys.
- Click Create API Key.
- Enter a name for the key (e.g., "Production Backend", "Zapier Integration").
- Copy the key immediately — it won't be shown again.
Managing API Keys¶
Your API keys list shows:
- Name — the label you gave the key
- Prefix — the first few characters for identification
- Last Used — when the key was last used
- Delete — permanently revoke the key
Using API Keys¶
Include your API key in the Authorization header of API requests:
Billing & Plans¶
Current Plan¶
View your current plan under Settings → Organisation:
- Plan name (Free, Pro, Trial, Enterprise)
- Trial end date (if on trial)
- Current usage vs. limits
Upgrading¶
- Go to Settings → Organisation or visit the Pricing page.
- Click Upgrade to Pro.
- You'll be redirected to Stripe Checkout.
- Enter payment details.
- Your plan upgrades immediately and all Pro features become available.
New accounts start with a 14-day free trial of Pro features — no credit card required.
Managing Your Subscription¶
Click Manage Billing to access the Stripe Customer Portal where you can:
- Update your payment method
- View invoices
- Cancel your subscription
- Change your plan
Usage Tracking¶
Monitor your usage against plan limits:
| Metric | Where to Check |
|---|---|
| Forms created | Dashboard stats |
| Responses this month | Dashboard stats |
| Team members | Settings → Members |
| File upload size | Per-upload limit in form settings |
Password Management¶
Changing Your Password¶
- Go to Settings → Profile.
- Enter your current password.
- Enter and confirm your new password (minimum 8 characters).
- Click Update Password.
Forgot Password¶
- On the login page, click Forgot password?
- Enter your email address.
- Check your inbox for a reset link.
- Click the link and enter a new password.
Reset links expire after a limited time for security.
Deleting Your Account¶
To delete your account, contact support or use the organisation deletion flow if you're the sole owner. Account deletion removes:
- Your profile and login credentials
- Any organisations you own (and their forms, responses, and workflows)
This is permanent and cannot be undone.