User Settings¶

Manage your account, team collaboration, billing, and API access from the User Settings page. Access it from the initials button in the top-right corner of the platform.

User Settings Toggle

Overview¶

The User Settings page provides complete control over:

User Data - Account information and cache management
Team Management - Collaborate with team members
Password Security - Update account credentials
Billing - Subscription and payment management
API Access - Integration keys for external tools

User Data¶

Manage your Google account connection and platform cache.

User Data

Account Information¶

View your associated google account.

Clear Cache¶

Clear locally stored data to:

Resolve display issues
Free up browser storage
Reset component selections

Cache Clearing

Clearing cache will log you out and remove locally stored preferences. Your saved configurations are not affected.

When to clear cache:

Components not loading correctly
Experiencing UI glitches
After browser updates
Before troubleshooting issues

Team Management¶

Collaborate with colleagues by managing team members, roles, and permissions.

Team Management

Team Overview¶

View your team's:

Team Name - Organization identifier
Member Count - Number of active team members
Your Role - Admin or Member

Inviting Team Members¶

Enter the teammate's ARD email address
Select their role (Admin or Member)
Click Invite
The user receives an email invitation
They accept and can toggle between teams

Email Requirements

Team members must already have an ARD account. They'll receive an invitation to join your team.

Roles and Permissions¶

Admin¶

Full access to:

Invite/remove team members
Modify team settings
Manage billing
Access all team configurations
Delete components

Member¶

Standard access to:

Create and modify components
Run simulations
View all team data
Share configurations

Role Changes

Only team admins can modify member roles. Role changes take effect immediately.

Switching Teams¶

If you're a member of multiple teams:

Open User Settings
Go to Team section
Select the team from the dropdown
Click Switch Team
Platform reloads with new team context

All configurations are team-specific. Switching teams changes:

Available components
Simulation history
Shared setups
Billing information

Reset Password¶

Update your account password for security or recovery.

Reset Password

Changing Your Password¶

Enter your current password
Enter your new password
Confirm the new password
Click Update Password

Google SSO Users

If you signed up with Google, manage your password through your Google account settings.

Password Requirements¶

Your password must:

Be at least 8 characters long
Include uppercase and lowercase letters
Contain at least one number
Include at least one special character

Security Best Practices

Use a unique password for ARD
Update passwords every 90 days
Enable two-factor authentication (if available)
Never share your password with team members

Billing¶

View subscription details and manage payments.

Billing

Subscription Information¶

View your:

Current Plan - Free, Consultant, Team, Team+, or Enterprise
Billing Cycle - Monthly or Annual
Next Billing Date - When payment is due
Payment Method - Card details on file

Available Plans¶

Free¶

Point mass simulation
Limited storage
Community support
Price: £0/month

Consultant¶

For racing consultants:

QSS lap time simulation
Kinematics, ride analysis, handling
Calculations page
1 seat
250 simulation credits/month
Store up to 2,500 simulations
Advanced sweeping (max 1 component per sweep)
Price: £300/month or £250/month (billed annually)

Team¶

For small teams (Most Popular):

All Consultant features
Up to 3 seats
2,000 simulation credits/month
Store up to 10,000 simulations
Advanced sweeping (max 5 components per sweep)
Price: £500/month or £420/month (billed annually)

Team+¶

For medium teams:

All Team features
Fully dynamic lap time simulation (BETA)
Up to 5 seats
5,000 simulation credits/month
Store up to 10,000 simulations
Unlimited sweeping configurations
Price: £800/month or £670/month (billed annually)

Enterprise¶

For larger organizations and teams:

All Team+ features
Up to 50 seats
10,000 simulation credits/month
Unlimited storage
API access for integration
Price: Custom pricing (contact sales)

Simulation Credits

Most simulations cost 1 credit per run. Dynamic simulations cost 10 credits per run. Credits reset monthly and don't roll over.

Managing Your Subscription¶

Upgrade Plan:

Click Upgrade next to your current plan
Select the new plan tier
Enter payment information
Confirm upgrade

Update Payment Method:

Click Update Payment Method
Enter new card details
Save changes

Cancel Subscription:

Contact support via the billing page
Confirm cancellation
Access continues until end of billing period

Subscription Changes

Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

API Access¶

Generate and manage API keys for external integrations and automation. Available on Enterprise plans.

API Keys

API Overview¶

Use the ARD API to:

Submit simulations programmatically
Retrieve results automatically
Integrate with analysis tools
Automate parameter studies
Build custom workflows

Team-Specific Keys

Each API key is unique to a user and team. Generating a new key only affects your API access for this team and does not impact other users.

Generating Your API Key¶

If this is your first time:

Click Generate API Key
Your key will be displayed only once
Copy the key immediately and store it securely

One-Time Display

This is the only time your API key will be shown. Store it securely - you cannot retrieve it again.

Regenerating Your API Key¶

If you already have a key and need to regenerate it:

Find your username in the API keys list
Click the key icon to regenerate
Your old key becomes invalid immediately
Copy the new key and update your integrations

Security Warning

API keys grant full access to your account. Store them securely and never commit them to version control or share them publicly.

Admin: Revoking Team Member Keys¶

Team admins can revoke API keys for any team member:

Find the team member in the API keys list
Click the trash icon
Confirm revocation
The key becomes invalid immediately

Testing Your API Key¶

Use the provided curl command to test your API key:

curl -X POST "https://api.appliedracingdynamics.com/external-api/test-auth" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"

A successful response confirms your key is working correctly.

API Documentation¶

Full API documentation with interactive schema is available at:

https://api.appliedracingdynamics.com/external-api/docs

The documentation includes:

Authentication methods
All available endpoints
Request/response schemas
Example requests
Error codes and handling

Example Usage¶

import requests

API_KEY = "your-api-key-here"
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}

# Example: Test authentication
response = requests.post(
    "https://api.appliedracingdynamics.com/external-api/test-auth",
    headers=headers
)

print(response.json())

Best Practices¶

Regular Reviews

Review your User Settings monthly to ensure team access and billing information are current.

Team Organization

Use clear naming conventions for team members and roles to maintain organization as your team grows.

API Security

Store API keys in environment variables or secure key management systems, never in code.

Password Management

Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords.

Use the tabs to navigate between different settings sections:

User Data
Team
Reset Password
Billing
API Access

Next Steps¶

Set up team collaboration in Team Management
Explore API integrations in API Access
Monitor team activities in Activity Centre
Understand roles in Component Hierarchy

Keep your User Settings up to date to ensure smooth collaboration and secure access to the platform.