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  1. Getting Started with Simkl
  2. Account Creation
  3. Basic Account Setup

Profile Settings

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Below is a quick rundown of the basic Profile Settings you can adjust on Simkl, along with some tips on where to click and what each option does.

You can access your profile settings at


General Profile Settings

Updating Your Profile Picture

  • Click your current avatar (the circular profile image).

  • A file selection window appears—choose an image from your device.

  • The new picture will upload automatically once selected.


Changing Your Display Name

  1. Find Display Name.

  2. Click Edit on the right side.

  3. Type your new name in the text field.

  4. Click Save Changes or Cancel to undo.

Your display name appears on your Simkl profile and in your friends’ lists.


Setting Your Gender

  1. Look for the Gender row.

  2. Click Edit.

  3. Pick either Male or Female from the dropdown.

  4. Check or uncheck Show on my profile if you want it visible publicly.

  5. Click Save Changes.


Adding or Editing Your Birthday

Your birthday on Simkl helps personalize your experience and allows you to share your age with friends if you choose. You can update or hide this information at any time.

  1. Go to the Birthday section.

  2. Click Edit.

  3. Select the Month, Day, and Year.

  4. Check Show age and/or Show birthday if you want these to appear on your profile.

  5. Click Save Changes.


Viewing Your Country

  • Simkl automatically detects your Country from your IP.

  • At the moment, it’s not editable—click Edit just to see the note, then click Cancel if needed.


Setting Your Location

Set a public note on your profile page to display where you're from for other members to see

  1. Under Location, click Edit.

  2. Type in your city and country, e.g., "New York, NY, USA."

  3. (Optional) Click Locate me to let Simkl guess your location automatically.

  4. Click Save Changes.


Selecting a Time Zone

Simkl uses your time zone to display show times and schedules that match your local area. If what’s shown isn’t accurate—maybe you’re traveling or living abroad—you can update your time zone any time.

  1. Find Time Zone.

  2. Click Edit.

  3. Choose your correct time zone from the dropdown.

  4. Click Save Changes.

That’s it. Your Simkl calendar and any schedule details should now line up with the local time you selected.

Simkl uses this to show times and schedules accurately for your region.


Adjusting Date Format

Simkl lets you choose how dates appear across the platform, ensuring they match your preferred format. This setting affects how dates are displayed on your profile, lists, and calendar.

  1. Click Edit beside Date format.

  2. Choose how you want dates displayed (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, etc.).

  3. Save Changes.


Editing Your Bio (About Section)

Your bio is a space to introduce yourself to the Simkl community. You can share your interests, favorite shows, or anything else you'd like others to know.

  1. Under About, click Edit.

  2. Write something about yourself in the text box (who you are, your hobbies—whatever you like).

  3. Save Changes or Cancel to discard.

This text appears on your Simkl profile page. Adding links is currently allowed only to VIP members to avois SEO spam.


Search Settings

The Search Settings section in your Simkl profile allows you to customize how search results behave, making it easier to find your favorite TV shows, movies, and anime.

Auto Redirect When Typing

This setting determines whether Simkl automatically redirects you to a show or movie page when only one result is found.

  • Enabled: If your search returns a single match, you'll be taken directly to the page.

  • Disabled: You'll always see the full search results list.


Scroll on Search

When enabled, Simkl will automatically scroll down to display more results when you click the search button. This helps maximize the number of search results visible at once.

  • Enabled: The page scrolls to show more results.

  • Disabled: No automatic scrolling.


Search Tab Defaults

This setting controls which tab opens when performing a search.

  • Open last used: The last search tab you used will be remembered.

  • Open current section tab: If you’re browsing movies, the search will default to movie results, the same applies to TV shows and anime sections.

After adjusting your search settings, click Save Changes to apply or Cancel to discard modifications.


Lists Defaults

The Lists Defaults section allows you to set which lists open by default when accessing your TV shows, anime, and movies Watchlists on Simkl from your PROFILE. This helps streamline navigation and lets you jump straight into your most relevant content.

My TV Shows

Choose which list opens when clicking MY TV SHOWS:

  • Full List – View all your TV shows.

  • Watching – Shows you're currently watching.

  • Plan to Watch – Titles you've saved to watch later.

  • Completed – Shows you've finished.

  • Dropped – Shows you've abandoned.

  • On Hold – Shows you’re pausing for now.


My Anime

Set the default list when clicking MY ANIME:

  • Full List – View all anime.

  • Watching – Currently watching.

  • Plan to Watch – Saved for later.

  • Completed – Finished watching.

  • Dropped – Anime you stopped watching.

  • On Hold – Paused anime.


Hide Anime Section

If you don’t watch anime, you can hide it across all Simkl pages.

  • Show Anime on all Simkl pages (Default).

  • Hide Anime on all Simkl pages – Removes anime-related content from your experience.


My Movies

Choose which list opens by default when clicking MY MOVIES:

  • Full List – View all movies.

  • Plan to Watch – Movies you've saved for later.

  • I’ve Seen This – Completed movies.

  • Dropped – Movies you chose not to finish.

After adjusting your default lists, click Save Changes to apply or Cancel to discard modifications.


Pagination Settings

The Pagination section allows you to control how content loads and displays while browsing Simkl. Adjust these settings to optimize your browsing experience based on your device’s performance and personal preferences.

Auto Load

Set how many pages automatically load as you scroll down. Be mindful that loading too many pages at once can slow down your device. Alternatively, using the Next > button loads a new page with fewer items, improving performance.

  • Options: 1, 2, 3 (default), 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 pages.


Results Per Page

Choose how many items display per page when browsing lists. More results mean fewer page loads but can slow down response times. You can use the Show More Results button to load additional results without leaving the page.

  • Options: 50 (default), 100, 200, or 500 results per page.


Calendar Start Day

Select which day your week starts on for calendar and schedule views. This setting helps align your viewing schedule with regional or personal preferences.

  • Options:

    • Monday (default – common in Europe, Asia, and many regions).

    • Sunday (preferred in the U.S., Canada, and some Latin American countries).

    • Saturday (used in some Middle Eastern countries).

After making changes, click Save Changes to apply or Cancel to discard modifications.


Can I change the layout from Dark to Light theme?

Simkl currently does not offer a light theme option. The dark interface is designed to enhance the viewing experience, reducing eye strain when using the site while watching movies and shows.


That’s it for the Profile section. Once you finish making changes, you’re all set—your profile will reflect the new information right away.

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