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==== Change Avatar ====

An avatar is a small identifying image shown under the author's name whenever they make a post.\\  
The maximum dimensions for avatars are 100x150 pixels. They may be seen up to that size in user profiles.\\
In posts, they will be reduced to a maximum of 75x113 pixels.\\
Recommended avatar sizes are 100x150 pixels or 100x100 pixels.\\
The maximum file size for avatars is 60 KB.\\

To add or change your avatar, follow these steps:


  - Click on User CP at the top of the page to go to the User Control Panel.\\  {{:user_cp.png?400|}}\\ \\   
  - Scroll down until you see "Edit Profile" and click on the option to "Change Avatar".\\  {{:change_avatar.png?200|}}\\  \\  
  - You may either (1) upload a file that exists on your computer; or (2) use an URL to link to an avatar on the internet.
  - **__Upload an Avatar__** 
    - Select Choose File
    - Navigate to the location of your desired picture/avatar
    - Select the desired image
    - Select "Change Avatar"
  - **__Avatar URL__**
    - In the box provided, enter the URL location of the avatar you desire
    - Select "Change Avatar"

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Please keep in mind that your avatar selection must adhere to the [[A Word About Copyright|copyright rules]] of this forum. In brief, photographs and drawings are copyrighted material. Unless you took the photo or made the drawing yourself, or have permission from the person who did, you can't post it on the Forum.

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