> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hackersquad.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Profile Setup

> Create and customize your public Squad Leader profile

Your Squad Leader profile is your public-facing page on HackerSquad. It lets builders, sponsors, and other community members learn about you and the events you run in your region.

## Setting up your profile

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Profile Setup">
    Go to **Profile Setup** from your [Squad Leader dashboard](/squad-leaders/dashboard) or the Squad Leaders section of your account settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your custom URL">
    Choose a unique slug for your public profile URL. Your profile will be accessible at `hackersquad.io/squad-leaders/[your-slug]`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your bio">
    Write a bio that describes who you are, your background, and what you bring to the developer community. This is visible to anyone viewing your profile.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload a photo">
    Add a profile photo so sponsors and builders can put a face to your name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your region">
    Specify the region or city where you organize events. This helps sponsors and builders find local Squad Leaders.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add social links">
    Connect your online presence:

    * **LinkedIn** — Your professional profile
    * **Twitter** — Your Twitter/X handle
    * **Website** — Your personal website or portfolio
  </Step>

  <Step title="List your specialties">
    Add comma-separated specialties to highlight your expertise areas (e.g., "AI/ML, Web3, Developer Tools, Cloud Infrastructure").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set visibility">
    Toggle your profile to **Public** to make it visible on the platform, or keep it **Private** while you're still setting things up.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>A complete profile with a photo, bio, and social links builds trust with potential sponsors and makes builders more likely to attend your events.</Tip>

## Profile fields

| Field       | Description                                         |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Custom slug | Your unique URL path (e.g., `your-name`)            |
| Bio         | A description of you and your community involvement |
| Photo       | Your profile picture                                |
| Region      | The area where you organize events                  |
| LinkedIn    | Your LinkedIn profile URL                           |
| Twitter     | Your Twitter/X handle                               |
| Website     | Your personal website URL                           |
| Specialties | Comma-separated list of your expertise areas        |
| Visibility  | Public or Private                                   |

## Managing your profile

You can update your profile at any time. Changes to your bio, photo, social links, and specialties take effect immediately. Your custom slug can also be changed, but keep in mind that changing it will update your public profile URL.

<Warning>If you change your custom slug, any existing links to your old profile URL will stop working. Share your new URL with your contacts after making a change.</Warning>

## Next steps

<Columns>
  <Card title="Resources" icon="book" href="/squad-leaders/resources">
    Access guides and templates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Events" icon="calendar" href="/squad-leaders/events">
    Create events in your region
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sponsor CRM" icon="address-book" href="/squad-leaders/sponsor-crm">
    Start building your sponsor pipeline
  </Card>
</Columns>