Your student ID and profile
View your digital student ID card, edit personal information, and navigate other Account settings in the Fuxam mobile app.
The Account tab is your personal hub in Fuxam Mobile. At the top you see your Student ID Card — a digital credential with your institution’s branding, photo, and identification details. Below that, Personal Information lets you maintain the core fields that appear across the app and on your ID card. The same screen also links to institution switching, notification preferences, theme, and language — each covered in dedicated handbook chapters.
Why it matters
Universities issue student identification for access control, exams, library services, and on-campus verification. A digital student ID in your pocket means you can prove enrollment without carrying a plastic card, and keeping your profile current ensures administrators, instructors, and classmates see the right name, photo, and contact details. Profile data in Fuxam Mobile uses the same account as Fuxam Web; what you update here aligns with the user record staff manage in User Management.
How it fits
The Account tab is one of five main tabs in Fuxam Mobile (see Handbook Mobile). It comes after Sign in and, when your institution requires it, Complete your profile information. Those first-time flows collect institution-mandated custom fields; Personal Information on Account handles the standard identity fields you maintain day to day.
| Profile task | Where in the app |
|---|---|
| Institution-required custom fields | Complete your profile sheet after sign-in — Complete your profile information |
| Name, email, photo, password | Account → Personal Information — this page |
| Student ID card and Apple Wallet | Account tab — this page and Add your ID to Apple Wallet |
| Push notification toggles | Account → Notification Preferences — Manage push notifications |
| Institution, language, theme | Account — Switch institution, language, and theme |
On Fuxam Web, administrators view and edit your full user record — including custom columns and role assignments — through View a user and Edit a user. Mobile Personal Information covers the fields you are expected to maintain yourself; locked or institution-only fields may still require an administrator to change.
Key concepts
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Student ID Card | The digital card at the top of the Account screen showing institution branding, your name, photo, and ID details. |
| Electronic ID | When your institution supports it, validity information may appear on the card — for example, enrollment period or card status. |
| Personal Information | The editable section for first name, last name, email, profile photo, and password. |
| Save Changes | Confirms edits in Personal Information. Password and profile updates are saved separately — you do not need to change both in one action. |
Student ID card
At the top of the Account screen, your Student ID Card shows your institution’s branding, your name, photo, and ID details. If your institution supports electronic ID, validity information may appear on the card.
The photo on the card reflects your current profile picture. When you update your photo under Personal Information, the card image updates accordingly — useful before adding the pass to Apple Wallet.
How to view and edit personal information
Tap Personal Information on the Account screen to view and edit your core profile fields.
Open the Account tab.
Tap Personal Information.
Review or edit First Name, Last Name, and Email Address as needed.
To change your Profile photo, choose a new photo from your gallery or remove your current picture.
To change your password, open Change Password, enter your current password, and set a new one.
Tap Save Changes when you finish editing.
Password and profile updates are saved separately. You can update your name and email without changing your password, and vice versa — each action uses Save Changes within its own context.
Other Account options
From the same Account screen you can also open the following options, in the order they appear:
| Option | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Institution | Switch between institutions if you belong to more than one — see Switch institution, language, and theme |
| Notification Preferences | Push notification preferences — see Manage push notifications |
| Theme | Switch between light and dark appearance — see Switch institution, language, and theme |
| Language | Choose English or Deutsch — see Switch institution, language, and theme |
Your App Version is displayed at the bottom of the Account tab. Note this number when reporting issues — it appears in Troubleshooting guidance and when contacting institutional support.
Best practices
- Complete institution-required fields through the post-sign-in sheet first when prompted, then use Personal Information for ongoing name, email, photo, and password maintenance.
- Use a clear, recognizable profile photo — it appears on your student ID card and may be visible to instructors and peers in chat or check-in contexts.
- Keep your email address current; institutions often use it for password recovery and official communication on web and mobile.
- After changing your photo, glance at the Student ID Card preview to confirm the card reflects the update before relying on it for verification or Apple Wallet.
Common pitfalls
| Pitfall | What to do |
|---|---|
| Card shows an old photo | Save a new photo under Personal Information and return to the Account tab to confirm the card updated |
| Cannot edit a field | Some values may be institution-managed on web — contact your program office or see View a user for what administrators control |
| Profile sheet keeps appearing | Required custom fields are still missing — see Complete your profile information |
| Password change fails | Verify your current password; if locked out, use Reset your password |
FAQ
Is my mobile profile the same as my Fuxam Web account?
Yes. Fuxam Mobile uses the same account as Fuxam Web. Updates to name, email, photo, and password on mobile apply to your institutional user record.
What is the difference between Complete your profile and Personal Information?
Complete your profile is the post-sign-in sheet for institution-required custom fields. Personal Information on the Account tab covers standard identity fields — name, email, photo, and password — regardless of whether the profile completion sheet has been submitted.
Does changing my name update my student ID card immediately?
After you tap Save Changes, return to the Account tab. The Student ID Card should reflect your updated name and photo.
Related pages
Add your ID to Apple Wallet
Add your digital student ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone.
Complete your profile
Institution-required fields after sign-in.
Manage push notifications
Control push alerts from Notification Preferences.
Switch institution, language, and theme
Change active institution, appearance, and language.
Sign in
Authenticate before accessing Account settings.
View a user
How administrators see your user record on Fuxam Web.