--- title: "How to add or update your beehiiv profile picture" updated: 2026-05-13 --- # How to add or update your beehiiv profile picture In beehiiv, there are two types of profile pictures: one for publishers and one for subscribers. This article covers both, plus an option to use Gravatar for your comment avatar, if you wish. Simply click on a tab below to reveal the content related to your experience.  > **Reminder** > > Your profile picture is separate from your publication logo. To [update your publication logo](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/12258677912983), go to **Settings >** [**General Info**](https://app.beehiiv.com/settings/publication/general). **Subscriber profile picture** ## How to add a profile picture as a newsletter subscriber Subscribers can upload their own profile picture, which appears in their subscription preferences and in the comments section on newsletter posts. If a profile picture hasn't been uploaded, beehiiv will display an auto-generated gradient avatar.  **To update a subscriber profile picture as a reader:** 1. On the web version of any beehiiv newsletter post from a publication you are subscribed to, scroll to the comment section and click on your profile picture to upload a new pic.  ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/40446605605271) 2. Or, open any beehiiv email newsletter from a publication you're subscribed to, then click on the **Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here** link in the footer of the post. ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/40446605606167) 3. Your subscriber preference center will open. Access the **3 dots menu** in the **Account profile** section, then click **Edit profile**.  ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/40446605613591) 4. In the modal that opens, click on your profile picture or the icon to upload a new pic. You can also update your email and your name here. Once done, click on **Save** to apply your changes.  ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/40446622082455) > **Tech Note** > > Supported formats are JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF, with a maximum file size of 5 mb. The recommended size for subscriber profile pictures is 100x100 px. **Publisher profile picture** ## How to add a profile picture as a newsletter publisher 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:**  1. Click on the **profile icon** in the upper right corner of your account, then select **Personal info**. ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/40446605615255) 2. 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.  ![](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/40446622088599) 3. 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](https://en.gravatar.com/) 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](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/13111175166999). --- ## 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](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/14493016633879). > **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](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/9362967481367) 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](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/14492992641303). **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](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/14492992641303). **I want to join the Partner Program. Does my profile need to be complete?** Yes, to register for the [beehiiv Partner Program](https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/23352219299095), both your first and last name must be filled out in your profile settings.