WhatsApp: How to Edit Your Avatar

Users can change their character's appearance at any time

Mark your calendar for Mediaweek, October 29-30 in New York City. We’ll unpack the biggest shifts shaping the future of media—from tv to retail media to tech—and how marketers can prep to stay ahead. Register with early-bird rates before sale ends!

WhatsApp allows users to create an avatar that can be used to represent them throughout the messaging application. Once a user creates an avatar, they can update it in the future if they want to change its appearance, clothing and/or accessories.

Our guide will show you how to edit your avatar in the WhatsApp mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the WhatsApp app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap “Settings” in the bottom-right corner of the WhatsApp app.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's bottom navigation bar with a red arrow pointing at "Settings"

Step 2: Tap “Avatar.”

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Settings" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Avatar"

Step 3: Tap “Edit Avatar.”

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Avatar" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Edit Avatar"

Step 4: Make your desired changes to your avatar.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's avatar editor showing some of the outfits users can choose from

Step 5: When you’re done updating your avatar, tap “Done” in the top-right corner of the screen.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's avatar editor showing some of the earrings users can choose from. A red arrow points at "Done" in the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 6: Tap the “Save changes” button on the confirmation window that appears.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's avatar editor showing the "Save changes?" window that has appeared on the screen. A red arrow points at the "Save changes" button on this window.

Step 7: Tap the “Next” button at the bottom of the screen to finish this process.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Your avatar is being updated" screen with a red arrow pointing at the "Next" button at the bottom of the screen
AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in