# Set your profile picture

By default, Zulip uses an image generated by
[Gravatar](https://en.gravatar.com/) as your profile picture.
If your email address already has a gravatar associated with it, Zulip will
use your existing gravatar.

You can also upload a custom profile picture to Zulip.

### Set your profile picture

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{settings_tab|profile}

1. Under **Profile picture**, click **Upload new profile picture** and choose an image to upload.

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### Set profile picture back to gravatar

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{settings_tab|profile}

1. Under **Profile picture**, click on the **(X)** icon in the top
   right corner of the profile picture.

1. Approve by clicking **Confirm**. This will remove your current
   profile picture, reverting to the Gravatar default.

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## Related articles

* [Restrict profile picture changes](/help/restrict-profile-picture-changes)
