Settings Sync old email still displayed after update

Problem

After modifying the account email address in a JetBrains account, the old email address is still displayed in IntelliJ IDEA.

Resolution

1. Clear Cache:

   • Navigate to File | Invalidate Caches.
   • Enable the Clear file system cache and Local History option.
   • Click Invalidate and Restart.

   If the issue persists, proceed with the following steps:

2. Repair IDE:

   • Go to File | Repair IDE.

3. Reconfigure Settings Sync:

   • Disable the Settings Sync feature.
   • Re-enable the Settings Sync feature.

4. Update to the Latest Version:

   • Ensure IntelliJ IDEA is updated to version 2025.3 or newer.

5. Clear Configuration Directory:

   • Clear the content within the Configuration directory.
   • Note: This step will remove all configurations. Create a backup of the directory before proceeding.