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How to Change a Discord Profile Picture

If you're bored with your avatar, try another one

By

Molly McLaughlin

Updated on April 10, 2023

Reviewed by

Jon Fisher

What to Know

Desktop: Open your account settings and select the image. Click the plus sign next to your profile picture and select a new image.
Mobile: Go to the settings, choose My Account, tap the image, choose a source, and then select a new image.
Note: There are limits on how often you can change your avatar image for security purposes.

This article covers how to upload a new avatar on Discord using the desktop app, browser, and mobile apps.

How to Update Your Discord Avatar

The process for adding or updating your profile picture is the same in a browser and the app. You can also remove the image; Discord doesn't require one.

Discord places limits on changing an avatar image. Users can make no more than two attempts within 10 minutes to prevent people from trying to circumvent Discord's terms of service.

Open the app on PC or Mac.
Click settings cog at the bottom left next to the current image.
Select the three-dotted menu to the right of where the image goes.
Select Change Avatar.

To delete your avatar, select Delete Avatar.
Choose an image.
You can resize or center the image as you see fit.
Click Apply.
Click Save Changes.

How to Update Your Discord Image on Mobile

The process for changing your avatar via the Discord mobile app is similar. The screenshots below are from Android, but the process is the same on an iPhone, just with a different look. Again, you can remove your avatar altogether if you don't want one.

Open the app on an Android or iPhone.
Tap your profile image on the bottom right.
Tap My Account.
Select the image or image placeholder. Tap Remove Icon to delete your profile image.
If this is the first time you've uploaded a profile picture, Discord will ask you for two permissions: to access your camera and your photos and videos. Tap Allow or While using the app on at least one of these options to proceed.
Select an image app.
Choose an image and tap Upload. You can crop and zoom if you need to, but you have to do it before selecting the Upload button (there's a Crop button that shows up after you choose the image).
Click the checkmark at the top right when you're satisfied if you cropped your image, then press Save to save the changes.

FAQ

Why can't I change my profile picture on Discord?

You can't change your Discord avatar if you've already made changes within the last few minutes. You must wait five minutes or so before you can change it again.
How do I have a GIF profile picture on Discord?

To choose an animated avatar in Discord, you must pay for Discord Nitro. You'll then have the option to choose GIFs when uploading your profile picture.
How do I spoiler a picture on Discord?

When you add an image to the Discord chat window, select the eye to hide the image with a spoiler warning. In the mobile app, press and hold the image, then tap the eye.
How do I get someone's profile picture on Discord?

To download someone else's Discord profile image, you must use a third-party tool or use inspect element to copy the image.

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