# How do I get an avatar **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [August 24, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034 "2023-08-24T13:48:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![chrisjourney](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chrisjourney/32/14861_2.png) [@chrisjourney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisjourney)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034/1 "2023-08-24T13:48:13Z")
I do I get an avatar or upload a pic for my avatar? ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034/2 "2023-08-24T14:04:40Z")
Click on your name, then click on your name again. Click on “Preferences.” Click on the pencil icon next to Profile Picture and upload your avatar. Abide the size and format restrictions. ---
**Author:** ![chrisjourney](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chrisjourney/32/14861_2.png) [@chrisjourney](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisjourney)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2023, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034/3 "2023-08-25T04:00:20Z")
Thanks DCnDC. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-an-avatar/989034/4 "2023-08-25T04:05:26Z")
If you’re wanting to create one, this [Avatar Maker](https://avatarmaker.net/) might be useful