How to Change Google Chrome Avatar with Custom Picture (2023)

Introduction

When using Google Chrome, you can set up a personalized profile that includes browser preferences, settings, bookmarks, saved passwords, and themes. Sometimes, you may find that your Google Chrome profile avatar does not sync with the profile picture you have uploaded to your Google account. If you are facing this issue, follow these steps to solve it.

1. Customizing Your Google Account Profile Picture

First, customize your Google account profile by clicking on the avatar image icon and selecting "Add profile picture." Here, you have hundreds of images to choose from, but you can also upload your own image or a photo of yourself. To do this, select the "From computer" option and either drop a photo or upload it from a folder. Once you're happy with your choice, save it as your profile picture. Your Google account avatar will now display the new image in the top right corner.

2. Checking Your Google Chrome Profile Avatar

After updating your Google account profile picture, you may notice that the Google Chrome profile avatar remains as the default letter (e.g., letter A). Refreshing the browser or restarting Chrome often doesn't resolve the issue.

3. Attempting to Customize Google Chrome Profile

When attempting to customize the Google Chrome profile, you can select the Chrome avatar at the top and click the pencil icon in the top right corner. Here, you can change Chrome theme colors and profile names, but you only have a few avatar images to choose from, and there's no option to upload your own image.

4. Resyncing Google Chrome with Google Account

To resolve the issue, you need to resync your Google Chrome profile with your Google account.

Turn off Syncing: Click on the Chrome avatar, then select "Sync is on." Turn off syncing, and you can also clear any history if you like.
Sign Back In: Go back to your Chrome profile and sign back into your account. When prompted to sync, say yes.
Check Profile Avatar: Your Google Chrome avatar should now match the uploaded Google account picture.

By following these steps, you ensure that your Google Chrome profile is synced with your Google account and displays the correct custom profile picture.

Keywords

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Profile Picture
Google Account
Sync
Custom Avatar
Chrome Preferences
Browsing Settings

FAQ

How do I change my Google account profile picture?

Click on the avatar image icon in your Google account, select "Add profile picture," and upload your chosen image from your computer or select from provided images.

Why is my Google Chrome avatar not updating?

The profile may not be properly synced with your Google account. Turn off syncing and sign back into your account to resolve this issue.

Can I upload a custom avatar for my Google Chrome profile directly?

No, Google Chrome doesn’t allow direct uploading of custom avatars. You need to upload the image to your Google account and ensure sync is enabled for it to update in Chrome.

What should I do if resyncing doesn't work?

Ensure you are logged into the correct Google account and that syncing is enabled. Turning off syncing, clearing history, and signing back in should generally resolve the issue.

Can I have multiple Google Chrome profiles?

Yes, you can have multiple Google Chrome profiles, especially if you have multiple accounts or share your computer with others. Each profile can have its own settings and preferences.