How to Change Your Slack Avatar (Step by Step)
Learn how to change your Slack avatar on desktop and mobile, plus troubleshooting tips and image requirements so your new profile picture updates instantly.
Your profile photo helps your team know who you are in Slack. And if your photo is clear, it’ll be easier for someone to pick you out in a crowd or a meeting!
Updating your Slack profile picture takes just a few steps:
On Desktop:
- Click your profile picture in the top right.
- Select Profile, then Edit Profile.
- Click Upload an Image, choose your file, and crop it.
- Save changes.
On Mobile (iOS/Android):
- Tap You at the bottom-right corner.
- Tap your profile picture, then Edit Profile.
- Upload a new photo from your phone gallery.
- Save changes.
On Android
- Tap your profile picture at the top of your screen.
- Tap View profile.
- Tap Edit Profile, then tap Edit Photo.
- Take a photo or upload one from your device.
- Wait a moment for your profile to update.
- Tap Save.
Troubleshooting tips:
- If your image doesn’t update, try clearing cache or refreshing the app.
- Ensure your image is within Slack’s file size and format limits.
Resources
- Slack: Add or change your profile photo — Official step-by-step guide with additional formatting tips.
