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How can I change or remove my avatar?

Learn how to change, remove, or upload a new avatar on Chess.com, including image size requirements and supported file types.

Updated over 2 months ago

How to change your avatar on Chess.com

  1. Click the cogwheel icon ('Settings') in the bottom-left corner of any Chess.com page, then select 'All Settings.'

  2. Select 'Profile' from the settings menu.

  3. You’ll see your current avatar here. Click on it to upload a new image.

    • If you’d like to remove your current avatar without uploading a new one, click 'Remove' under your current one.

How to change your avatar on Chess.com

If you do not see the option to change your avatar, check out this article to learn why: Why can't I chat or post in forums or change my avatar?

What size should my avatar be?

Your avatar should be square and at least 175 x 175 pixels to ensure it appears correctly across the site.

You can use any common image file type, such as .jpeg, .png or .bmp.

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