# 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|your-account}

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

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