Profile Setup & Management

Complete your FTB Hustle profile to personalize your experience and unlock all platform features

Your FTB Hustle profile is your identity on the platform. A complete profile helps you get personalized recommendations, connect with others, and make the most of the platform’s features.

Why Complete Your Profile?

A well-maintained profile:

• Personalizes recommendations - Get opportunities matching your interests
• Builds credibility - Verified profiles inspire trust
• Enables connections - Other users can learn about your background
• Tracks completeness - Visual progress bar shows profile completion
• Enhances experience - Full access to all platform features

Profile completion is tracked as a percentage (0-100%) based on filled fields. Aim for 100% to maximize platform benefits.

Accessing Your Profile

1. Log in to FTB Hustle

   Ensure you’re logged in with your registered account.

2. Navigate to profile

   Click on your avatar or name in the navigation bar, then select “Profile” or “Settings”.

3. View profile form

   The profile page displays your current information with editable fields.

Profile Fields

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all profile fields:

Basic Information

Email Address (read-only)

• Your registered email address
• Cannot be edited directly from profile
• Used for authentication and notifications
• Displayed below your avatar

Full Name (required)

• Minimum: 1 character
• Maximum: 80 characters
• Displayed across the platform (posts, comments, etc.)
• First field to complete

Use your real name to build authenticity and trust within the community.

Profile Picture (optional)

• Upload custom avatar image
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
• Maximum size: Typically 5MB
• Stored in secure cloud storage (Appwrite)
• Displays as fallback initials if not uploaded

1. Upload profile picture

   1. Hover over the avatar circle
   2. Click the overlay that appears
   3. Select an image from your device
   4. Image uploads automatically
   5. Preview appears immediately

Personal Details

Date of Birth (optional)

• Select from calendar picker
• Cannot select future dates
• Format: YYYY-MM-DD
• Helps with age-appropriate opportunity recommendations

Contact Number (optional)

• Must be exactly 10 digits
• Indian mobile number format
• Numeric only (no spaces or special characters)
• Kept confidential, used only for service quality

College/Institute (optional)

• Maximum: 80 characters
• Alphanumeric with basic punctuation allowed
• Special characters: spaces, periods, commas, ampersands, parentheses, hyphens
• Cannot be only numbers
• Examples: “IIT Delhi”, “MIT College of Engineering”

Professional Information

Current Role (required)

• Select from predefined options or specify custom
• Options typically include:
  • Student
  • Working Professional
  • Entrepreneur
  • Freelancer
  • Job Seeker
  • Other (with custom text field)

If “Other” selected:

• Custom role text field appears
• Required when “Other” is selected
• Allows you to specify your unique role

Your current role helps tailor opportunity recommendations to your career stage and goals.

Interests & Preferences

Field Interests (required)

• Select at least 1 interest
• Multiple selections allowed
• Common options:
  • Technology
  • Design
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Science
  • Arts
  • Engineering
  • Other (with custom specification)

If “Other” selected:

• Custom field interest text field appears
• Required when “Other” is selected
• Specify your unique interest area

Opportunity Interests (required)

• Select at least 1 interest
• Multiple selections allowed
• Options:
  • Hackathons
  • Grants
  • Competitions
  • Ideathons
  • Internships
  • Workshops
  • Other (with custom specification)

If “Other” selected:

• Custom opportunity interest text field appears
• Required when “Other” is selected
• Specify your unique opportunity preferences

Select all interests that genuinely appeal to you. This ensures you receive diverse, relevant opportunity recommendations.

Editing Your Profile

1. Navigate to profile page

   Access your profile settings from the main navigation.

2. Modify fields

   Update any editable field:

   • Click into text fields and type
   • Use dropdowns for selections
   • Click calendar for date selection
   • Upload images via the avatar overlay

   The form is always in edit mode for convenience.

3. Review changes

   Verify all information is correct and properly formatted.

   The Save button is only enabled when you’ve made changes.

4. Save profile

   Click the “Save” button to submit changes.

   The system will:

   1. Validate all fields
   2. Upload new profile picture (if changed)
   3. Update database records
   4. Show success confirmation
   5. Update profile completion percentage

Validation Rules

Field	Validation
Name	Required, 1-80 characters
Field Interests	Required, at least 1 selection
Field Interest (Other)	Required if “Other” selected
Opportunity Interests	Required, at least 1 selection
Opportunity Interest (Other)	Required if “Other” selected
Date of Birth	Optional, must be past date
College/Institute	Optional, max 80 chars, no special chars, not only numbers
Contact Number	Optional, exactly 10 digits
Current Role	Required, select from list or specify
Current Role (Other)	Required if “Other” selected
Profile Picture	Optional, valid image format

Profile Completion Tracking

Your profile completion percentage is calculated based on 8 criteria:

1. ✅ Name filled - Has valid name (1+ character)
2. ✅ Field interests selected - At least 1 field interest
3. ✅ Opportunity interests selected - At least 1 opportunity interest
4. ✅ Date of birth provided - Valid date selected
5. ✅ College/institute specified - Valid institution name
6. ✅ Contact number added - Exactly 10 digits
7. ✅ Current role selected - Valid role specified
8. ✅ Profile picture uploaded - Custom avatar image

Calculation: (Completed criteria / 8) × 100 = Completion %

Example:

• 4 out of 8 criteria met = 50% complete
• 8 out of 8 criteria met = 100% complete

The profile completion percentage is displayed as a progress bar, helping you visualize what’s missing and motivating you to complete your profile.

User Onboarding Profiles

For new users, FTB Hustle includes an enhanced onboarding flow capturing additional preferences:

Onboarding Data

During onboarding, you may provide:

Persona Type

• Student
• Society/Organization

Location Information

• Location type (City, State, Country, Remote)
• Location value (specific place)

Education Details

• Education level (High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD)
• Field of study
• Custom field if “Other”

Preferences

• Opportunity interests (array)
• Domain preferences (array)
• Challenges/struggles (array)

Onboarding Schema

userOnboardingProfiles {
  id: uuid (primary key)
  userId: text (unique, references user)
  persona: 'student' | 'society'
  locationType: text
  locationValue: text
  educationLevel: text
  fieldOfStudy: text
  fieldOther: text
  opportunityInterests: text[]
  domainPreferences: text[]
  struggles: text[]
  createdAt: timestamp
  updatedAt: timestamp
}

Onboarding data is separate from your main profile but complements it by providing deeper insights for personalization.

Privacy & Data Usage

What’s Visible

Public Information:

• Profile picture
• Name
• Current role (if you choose to display)
• Posts and comments you create
• Upvotes and interactions (may be visible)

Private Information:

• Email address (only you and admins)
• Contact number (confidential)
• Date of birth (confidential)
• College/institute (confidential)
• Specific interests (used for recommendations only)

Data Usage

All profile details are confidential and utilized solely for enhancing service quality and personalizing your experience.

• Recommendations - Interests determine which opportunities appear
• Analytics - Aggregate, anonymized data improves platform
• Communications - Email for important updates only
• No sharing - Personal data never sold or shared with third parties

Best Practices

Complete All Fields

Aim for 100% profile completion. Every field helps personalize your experience and builds your presence on the platform.

Use Professional Photo

Upload a clear, professional-looking profile picture. It increases trust and recognition in the community.

Keep Information Current

Update your role, interests, and details as your career and goals evolve.

Be Honest

Provide accurate information. This ensures you receive relevant opportunities and builds authentic connections.

Protect Privacy

Only share information you’re comfortable with. Remember what’s marked as confidential.

Review Regularly

Periodically review your profile (quarterly) to ensure all information remains accurate and up-to-date.

User Roles

FTB Hustle has three user roles with different permissions:

User (Default)

• Can browse all opportunities
• Can bookmark and track opportunities
• Can create tasks
• Can comment and upvote
• Cannot post opportunities directly (requires approval)
• Can purchase toolkits

Member

• All “User” permissions
• Can post opportunities directly (no approval needed)
• Can see pending opportunities
• Enhanced visibility

Admin

• All “Member” permissions
• Can approve/reject opportunity submissions
• Can see all opportunities (including scheduled)
• Can manage users and content
• Can create and manage toolkits
• Can view analytics and reports

Your role is displayed in your profile. Contact FTB Hustle support if you believe you should have member or admin access.

Advanced Features

Avatar Upload Process

Understanding how profile pictures work:

1. Select Image - Choose from device
2. Local Preview - Image previews immediately using blob URL
3. Upload on Save - Image uploads to Appwrite when you save profile
4. Progress Tracking - Upload progress shown as percentage
5. URL Generation - Appwrite returns public URL
6. Database Update - URL saved to user record
7. Display - Image loads from Appwrite CDN

Error Handling:

• Upload failures show toast notification
• Original avatar retained on failure
• Retry by saving again

Form State Management

The profile form uses React Hook Form with Zod validation:

const formSchema = z.object({
  name: z.string().min(1).max(80),
  fieldInterests: z.array(z.string()).min(1),
  opportunityInterests: z.array(z.string()).min(1),
  dateOfBirth: z.string().optional(),
  collegeInstitute: z.string().max(80).optional(),
  contactNumber: z.string().regex(/^\d{10}$/).optional(),
  currentRole: z.string().min(1),
  // ... plus conditional validations for "Other" fields
})

State Features:

• Real-time validation on blur
• Change tracking (Save button only enabled on changes)
• Error messages below each field
• Form reset after successful save

Troubleshooting

Profile picture won’t upload

• Check file size (under 5MB recommended)
• Verify file format (JPG, PNG, GIF)
• Ensure stable internet connection
• Try a different browser
• Clear browser cache

Save button is disabled

• No changes have been made to the form
• Make at least one modification to enable
• Check for validation errors (red text)

Validation errors

• Read error message carefully
• Name: Cannot be empty
• Contact: Must be exactly 10 digits
• College: No special characters, not only numbers
• Interests: Must select at least one
• “Other” fields: Required when “Other” is selected

Profile completion not updating

• Save the profile successfully first
• Refresh the page
• Ensure all required fields are filled
• Check that optional fields contributing to percentage are completed

Changes not saving

• Verify internet connection
• Check browser console for errors
• Try logging out and back in
• Attempt in incognito/private mode
• Contact support if issue persists

Next Steps

After completing your profile:

• Browse opportunities matching your interests
• Bookmark opportunities you want to apply for
• Create tasks to organize your applications
• Explore and purchase relevant toolkits
• Engage with the community through comments
• Share opportunities you discover

Create Opportunities

Share opportunities with the community

Bookmark & Track

Organize opportunities and manage tasks

Purchase Toolkits

Access premium learning content

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Need help? Contact FTB Hustle support at [e-mail] or use the feedback widget on the platform.