The Hobby Network · Member Guide

Set up your profile and verify your phone

Your profile is how the community sees you. Set your display name, address, and privacy, then verify your phone number to add a trusted layer to your account — it only takes a minute.

👤 Your public identity 🔒 Privacy you control 📱 Verified by SMS
Step 1 · Takes a minute

Open your Profile

From your dashboard, find the Account Management card and click Profile. This read-only view shows your Screen Name, Display Name, Phone Number, and Shipping Addresses at a glance.

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See everything on one page

Your @handle is your permanent screen name. Next to your phone you'll see a Verify link and a status badge, and your saved addresses each have a Manage link.

☰ Account ▸ Profile
Screen Name@cardcollector88
Display NameCorner Store Cards
Phone Number(555) 123-4567Not VerifiedVerify →
Shipping Addresses1 savedManage →
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You'll need to be signed in. Everything on your profile is private to your account — sign in first, then open Profile from the Account Management card on your dashboard.

Step 2

Edit your details

Click edit to open Edit Profile Details. Update your Personal Information and Address, set your Privacy Settings, then Save — you'll see "Your details have been updated."

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Update your info and privacy, then Save

Set your Display name (this can change once every 30 days), phone, and shipping address. Your email address is greyed out here — you change that under Email Management. Use the two Privacy toggles to control what other members can see.

☰ Account ▸ Profile ▸ Edit
Personal Information
Corner Store Cards
You can change this once every 30 days. Your @cardcollector88 handle never changes.
collector@example.com
To change your email, go to Email Management.
e.g., 555-123-4567
Address
123 Main St
Springfield
62704
Privacy Settings
Keep my marketplace username and collection private
Hide my profile from the member directory
Save
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Adding an avatar or store logo? That's a separate step — use the profile image button to upload it. The rest of your details live here on the Edit Profile Details form.

Step 3

Verify your phone number

Back on your profile, click (Verify Now) next to your phone. We'll text a 6-digit code to your number — check the consent box, tap Send Code, enter the code, and you're verified.

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Send the code, enter it, and Submit

Check the SMS/Terms consent box to enable Send Code. Enter the 6 digits we text you, then tap Submit Code — you'll see "Phone number verified successfully!" Codes expire in 10 minutes, and Resend Code is there if you need it.

☰ Account ▸ Profile

Verify Phone Number

We will send a 6-digit verification code via SMS to your number: (555) 123-4567

✓ I agree to receive a one-time SMS verification code and accept the Terms.
Send Code
419 207
Submit Code
Phone Number(555) 123-4567Verified
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Change your number later? It resets to Not Verified and you simply verify the new one the same way. A number that's verified on one account can't be reused on another.

Good to know

Tips & common questions

Display name vs. @handleYour display name is what people see and can change once every 30 days. Your @handle is permanent.
Verify once, doneA verified phone adds trust to your account. You only re-verify if you change your number.
Control your visibilityTwo privacy toggles let you keep your username and collection private, or hide from the member directory.
Codes don't wait foreverVerification codes expire after 10 minutes — use Resend Code if yours runs out.
Why should I verify my phone number?
It adds a trusted layer to your account and is unique to you — the same number can't be verified on another account, which helps keep the community genuine.
Can I change my @handle (screen name)?
No — your @handle is permanent. You can change your display name (what other members see) once every 30 days, but the underlying @handle never changes.
Why is my email address greyed out?
Email is managed separately for security. To change it, go to Email Management — the help text right under the field points you there.
My verification code didn't arrive — what now?
Codes are texted to your number and expire in 10 minutes. Tap Resend Code to get a fresh one, and double-check the number shown in the verification window is correct.
What do the privacy toggles do?
One keeps your marketplace username and collection private; the other hides your profile from the member directory. Turn on either (or both) and Save.