There are lots of reasons why you’d want to change your Gmail profile picture. Maybe you have a great, new selfie you want to show off. Or you just want to update your work email with a photo that’s recent and professional-looking. Whatever the reason, we can help you update your Gmail picture in just a few quick steps. We’ve also got you covered whether you choose to change your photo via Gmail’s desktop website or through its mobile app.
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What You Need
Desktop PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
Gmail app (optional)
How to change your profile picture in Gmail: Desktop method
Step 1:NavigateGmail via your browserand log into yourGmail accountif you’re not already logged in.
Step 2:Click on your profile photo icon, which is located in the top right corner of your screen. From there, you have two options: You can either click on the little camera icon at the top of the menu that appears, or you can click onManage your Google Account. If you choose the camera icon, just follow the on-screen prompts to change your profile picture and then clickSet as profile photo. If you chooseManage your Google Account, go to Step 3.
Step 3:On your Google Account page, select thePersonal infotab on the left side of your screen.
Step 4:Within the Photo section, under Basic info, select your current profile picture icon.
Step 5:Follow the on-screen prompts to choose or upload your photo. Then selectSet as profile photo.
How to change your profile picture in Gmail: Mobile app method
Changing your profile picture in the Gmail app on iOS and Android are much the same as in the web browser. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:Select the Gmail app on yourAndroidoriOSdevice to open it.
Step 2:Click on the photo icon you see at the top right corner.
Step 3:A window will pop up that says either Manage your Google Account or Google Account button, depending on your version of Android.
Step 4:When the next screen loads, selectPersonal info.
Step 5:Find theBasic infoheader, and click the profile photo that is currently uploaded.
Step 6:A window will appear with an explanation; the message is longer on more recent versions of iOS, but the process is the same. Tap onSet profile photo.
Step 7:A pop-up window (Android) or slide-up menu (iOS) appears on the screen. Navigate to your photo library to pick an image you’ve already saved, or click on the camera to take a new picture.
