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Profiles

Save complete keyboard configurations as profiles and switch between them instantly. Back up your settings and share configurations.

Quick Summary

WhatDescription
PurposeSave/restore full configurations
AccessSettings > Profiles
FeaturesMultiple profiles, import/export, sharing

What’s Saved in a Profile

ComponentIncluded
LayoutsActive layouts and order
CustomizationsPer-key actions, subkeys
ThemeColors and appearance
SettingsAll preferences
LanguagesLanguage configuration
Extra KeysBottom row setup

Creating a Profile

Step 1: Configure Keyboard

Set up your keyboard exactly how you want it:

  • Add desired layouts
  • Configure customizations
  • Choose theme
  • Set all preferences

Step 2: Save Profile

  1. Open Settings > Profiles
  2. Tap Save Current as Profile
  3. Enter a profile name
  4. Tap Save

Step 3: Profile Saved

Your configuration is now saved. You can:

  • Switch to other configurations
  • Make changes without worry
  • Return to this profile anytime

Managing Profiles

View Profiles

  1. Open Settings > Profiles
  2. See list of saved profiles
  3. Current profile is highlighted

Switch Profiles

  1. Go to Settings > Profiles
  2. Tap the profile to activate
  3. Keyboard configuration changes immediately

Edit Profile

  1. Long-press on a profile
  2. Select Rename or Delete
  3. Confirm your action

Update Profile

To save changes to an existing profile:

  1. Make your changes
  2. Go to Settings > Profiles
  3. Long-press the profile
  4. Select Update with Current Settings

Import and Export

Export Profile

Share your configuration:

  1. Open Settings > Profiles
  2. Tap the profile to export
  3. Tap Export
  4. Choose destination (file, share)

Import Profile

Load a shared profile:

  1. Open Settings > Profiles
  2. Tap Import Profile
  3. Select the profile file
  4. Profile appears in list

Export Format

Profiles are saved as JSON:

{
  "name": "My Profile",
  "version": 1,
  "layouts": [...],
  "theme": {...},
  "customizations": {...},
  "settings": {...}
}

Profile Use Cases

Work vs Personal

ProfileConfiguration
WorkProfessional theme, English only, no emoji
PersonalFun theme, multiple languages, full customization

Languages

ProfileConfiguration
EnglishQWERTY, English dictionary
MultilingualMultiple layouts, all languages

Device Modes

ProfileConfiguration
One-HandedCompact layout, large keys
Two-HandedFull layout, normal keys
TabletWide layout, split keyboard

Tips and Tricks

  • Name clearly: Use descriptive profile names
  • Backup regularly: Export profiles for safety
  • Share useful profiles: Help others with good configurations
  • Default profile: Keep one profile as your baseline

[!TIP] Before making major changes, save your current configuration as a profile so you can return to it.

Quick Switch

Enable quick profile switching:

  1. Go to Settings > Profiles > Quick Switch
  2. Enable the feature
  3. Triple-tap globe key to show profile picker

Settings

SettingLocationDescription
ProfilesSettingsManage profiles
Quick SwitchProfilesEnable fast switching
Auto-BackupProfilesAutomatic backups
Cloud SyncProfilesSync across devices

Common Questions

Q: How many profiles can I have?

A: You can create up to 20 profiles.

Q: What happens if I delete a profile I’m using?

A: CleverKeys switches to the Default profile automatically.

Q: Can I sync profiles between devices?

A: Export profiles and import on other devices. Cloud sync may be available in future updates.

Q: Do profiles include personal dictionary words?

A: Optional. When exporting, you can choose to include or exclude personal dictionary.