How to change gmail profile picture ?

How to change gmail profile picture , Google account icon change , gmail profile picture

Hello everyone , in this article we are  going to learn , how to change gmail profile picture ?  In google account , you can add your public profile picture so that other people can recognize you.

I want to give few examples like some people have photo when they comment on youtube or comment on a blog and also they have profile picture on Gmail or youtube channel etc.

So these examples shows that you can also set your profile picture in google account.



How to change gmail profile picture


Yeah for that you need to follow these simple steps and its all done . 

Steps to change gmail profile picture 

step 1: At first go to home page of google account or google dashboard where you will see something like this --->
Google account

step 2 : In your dashboard just click on personal info and then you will see like this---->
Change gmail profile picture

step 3: in profile section of above picture just click on "photo " then you will be given this interface--->



Step 4 : In above picture just click on " select photo " then choose any photo from your mobile phone then you will see like this---> 

Select photo


step 5 : In above picture just click on blue button " set as profile photo " it will take few seconds to upload and then you will you photo on profile section like this ---> 

Change gmail profile picture
 congratulations !!! you have changed your gmail profile picture.

There are some frequently asked question FAQs which are presented below.

Why should i add my profile photo ?

The main reason for adding a photo is for your identification so that people can see you and remember you . Well adding a photo also increases credibility of your profile and people give you more importance when you comment at youtube and websites.
How many times can i change gmail profile picture ?Hey friends there is no any fixed number of changing the photo and google allow you to change your photo as many time as you like . In other words its all your choice.


What kind of photo should i choose for business like youtuber , blogger , online marketer?

If you run an online business , youtuber or blogger then you should use logo or brand name as profile picture .  That photo should be unique and very easy to remember so that it will capture the audience attraction.

When you add your logo as profile picture then it will give you a brand recognition . More people will  join you. And the most important thing is you should not change you brand name or logo just suddenly because you will lose your customer or followers..

Is it compulsory to put my photo ?

No , its not compulsory to add a photo because internet is for all even anonymous users and so they can hide their face. But their IP address is not hidden so it is also your choice.

Can i see any error while changing profile picture ?

I don't think you will see any error while changing your photo as it is very simple and yet if you find any error or difficulty just leave a question on comment i will answer as fast as possible.

Conclusion

So today in this article we learnt about gmail profile picture , it is very good to add pictures in any account whether it is google or facebook etc because it will make strong bond between you and your audience.

If you want to learn completely about google account then checkout my google account guide book.

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