How to create a Gravatar profile photo for comments
How to create a Gravatar profile photo for comments
In order to have a profile photo on your profile when leaving comments on beehiiv posts, you will need to have an active Gravatar profile photo. Then, once you create your Gravatar profile, you can update your profile photo to whatever you prefer.
Tech Note: If you already have a Gravatar account, make sure that the email associated with your beehiiv subscription is added to your Gravatar profile. Then, follow the instructions below to update your profile photo, starting with step 5.
Enter the email associated with your beehiiv account in the text field, then click on the Continue button.
Gravatar will send you a one-time code to create your account. Retrieve this code from your email, then enter it in the text field. Once added, click on the Continue button.
On the next page, click on Avatars in the left panel, or click on the default profile picture to edit.
On the left, click on the Upload button to select an image.
Once uploaded, you’ll be given the opportunity to edit your photo. When completed, click on the Done button.
You'll be brought back to the Avatars page where you'll see your Gravatar has been set up.
Tech Note: It may take up to 20 minutes for your profile picture to appear in beehiiv. Try refreshing your browser to confirm it’s updated. If it still hasn’t changed, try clearing your cache and reloading the page.
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Updated: Oct 13, 2025
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How to create a Gravatar profile photo for comments
In order to have a profile photo on your profile when leaving comments on beehiiv posts, you will need to have an active Gravatar profile photo. Then, once you create your Gravatar profile, you can update your profile photo to whatever you prefer.
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