Updated: Aug 17, 2026

How to add or update your beehiiv profile picture

Article Contents

How to add a profile picture as a newsletter publisher
Gravatar and publisher comment avatars
Displaying your Gmail profile picture in emails
Frequently asked questions about profile pics

Your profile picture is the little touch that makes your byline feel like you. It shows up next to your name on newsletter posts and in the comments section of your publication. This article walks you through updating it, plus how Gravatar can step in automatically if you'd rather not upload one.

Looking to update your profile picture as a subscriber instead? Read How to add a profile picture as a newsletter subscriber.

Reminder: Your profile picture is separate from your publication logo. To update your publication logo, go to Settings > General Info.

Your publisher profile picture is the avatar that appears alongside your name as the author of your newsletter posts and in the comments section of your publication.

To access your profile settings:

Log into your account and click on your profile in the top-right corner of the navigation bar. In the dropdown, click your name and email at the top to open your Account settings.
In the modal that opens, click on your current profile picture (or placeholder icon if you haven't added one yet) to upload a new image. You can also update your name or bio here.
Select a new image file from your device. Changes are saved automatically.

Pro Tip: Use a square image for the best results. No minimum size is enforced, but a larger image will display more clearly across different screen sizes. We recommend 800x800 pixels, and supported formats are JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF.

Gravatar and publisher comment avatars

Publishers who haven't uploaded a profile picture will automatically use their Gravatar as their comment avatar, as long as their Gravatar account uses the same email address as their beehiiv account.

Note: Gravatar is only available as a fallback for publisher accounts. Subscribers who haven't uploaded a profile picture will see an auto-generated gradient avatar instead.

For more information on using Gravatar with your beehiiv account, see: How to create a Gravatar profile photo for comments.

Displaying your Gmail profile picture in emails

If you send your newsletter using a Google Workspace custom domain, you can configure your Gmail profile picture to display in the emails you send to Gmail subscribers.

For setup instructions, see: How to use your Gmail profile pic to send your beehiiv publications.

Reminder: Gmail profile picture display requires a custom domain connected to a verified Google Workspace account. It only affects how your sender image appears for Gmail subscribers and uses your Gmail profile picture, not the beehiiv profile picture configured in this article.

Frequently asked questions about profile pics

Does my profile picture appear on other publications I'm part of?

Yes, your profile settings are tied to your account. If you're a team member on another publication, your profile picture and details will appear there as well when your name is selected as an author.

How do I add a profile picture for a guest author?

When creating or editing a guest author, you can upload a profile picture for them directly. For instructions, see How to add and manage authors for your newsletters.

Does my publication have an authors page?

All beehiiv publications include an authors page that can be activated at any time. For details on setting it up, see How to add and manage authors for your newsletters.

I want to join the Partner Program. Does my profile need to be complete?

Yes, to register for the beehiiv Partner Program, both your first and last name must be filled out in your profile settings.