Update your {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} Profile picture

Personalize your {TKN_PRODUCT_ACCOUNT_NAME} by adding a picture from a desktop computer and most mobile apps. You can upload an image in .jpg, .png, and .jpeg format as long as it's 5MB or less and at least 192x192 pixels. Once a Profile picture is added, it can't be made blank again. Switch it to a generic image if you'd prefer not to share something personal.

Update your photo in a {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} app

  1. In the upper left, tap your Profile icon.
  2. Tap Manage Accounts.
  3. Tap Account info.
  4. Tap the Camera icon Image of the Camera icon. above your name.
  5. Select a photo from your library or take a new one.
  6. Move the photo to fit into the frame, to your liking.
  7. Tap Choose to save your new Profile image.

Don't see the Account info option? - This feature is not available in all {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} apps.

Update your photo on a web browser

  1. Go to the {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} Personal info page.
  2. Click the Camera icon Image of the Camera icon. above your name.
  3. Select a photo from your library.
  4. Edit the photo to fit into the frame, to your liking.
  5. Click Crop and save to keep your new Profile image.

How will my {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} Profile picture be used?

  • Your Profile picture is public and will be displayed in any {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} properties that you have subscribed to, such as {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} Sports and {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} Finance, and next to comments you post on {TKN_PRODUCT_YAHOO_NAME} News articles.
  • If your Profile picture is empty, a colorful "alphatar" containing the first letter of your first and last names will be created automatically. You can always replace this "alphatar" with an image of your own choosing.
  • Your Profile image is not sent with your outgoing emails, but the {TKN_PRODUCT_MAIL_NAME} system may pull up your public Profile picture to display to recipients of your email who are viewing it in their {TKN_PRODUCT_MAIL_NAME} accounts.