Need to update your username, fix a student’s login, or need help troubleshooting? This quick guide walks you through how to edit profile info—for both you and your students—so everything runs smoothly in your classroom.
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Editing Your Profile
All ReadTheory users can update their profile details, including:
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Username
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First and Last Name
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Email Address
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Age (for student accounts only)
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Time Zone
To make changes:
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Log in to your ReadTheory account.
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Click the dropdown arrow in the top-right corner of your screen.
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Select Edit Profile from the menu.
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Make your updates and click Save.
How Teachers Can Edit Student Usernames
Teachers no longer need to log in as a student to change usernames! Here's how to do it:
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Go to your My Students page.
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Find the student whose username needs updating.
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Click the three dots next to Student Progress.
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Select Update Student’s Username.
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Enter the new username and click Submit.
✅ Tip: Usernames must be unique across the entire ReadTheory platform.
Entering Full Names
If you're unable to input a student’s full name, it may be due to data privacy requirements.
To comply with COPPA and FERPA, ReadTheory restricts first name entry for students identified as under age 13.
Workaround: You can create a new class and certify that all students are 13 or older. This will unlock the ability to input full names.
Related Articles & Resources
How to Create a Student Account
How to Create a Parent Account
How to Create a Teacher Account