How to Change Your Account Picture in Windows 11

This article explains how to add or change your account profile picture in Windows 11.

Why Change Your Account Picture?

Windows lets you add a picture to your profile. This helps you identify your account on the login screen. It also makes your account look different from other profiles on the same computer.

If you don’t add a picture, you’ll see a black space instead. Everyone without a custom picture will look the same.

If you sign into Windows 11 with a Microsoft account, your account picture will sync across all your devices. This means the same picture appears everywhere you use that account.

How to Add Your Picture to Windows

Follow these simple steps to add a picture to your Windows account.

Step 1: Open Settings

Windows 11 keeps most settings in one place called System Settings. You can open it two ways:

• Press Windows key + I on your keyboard
• Click Start then click Settings

You can also use the search box on your taskbar. Type “Settings” and select it to open.

Step 2: Go to Your Account Info

In Settings, click Accounts on the left side. Then click Your info on the right side.

Step 3: Add or Change Your Picture

On the Your info page, you have two options:

• Take a new photo using your webcam
• Browse your computer and pick an existing photo

Choose the photo you want. It will show up right away on your account.

What happens next: The next time you log in, you’ll see your new picture on the login screen instead of the black space.

How to Change Your Microsoft Account Picture

If you use a Microsoft account, you can also change your picture online. This syncs your picture across all devices.

Go to your Microsoft account using this link: https://account.microsoft.com/profile#/

On your account page, find the Your info section. Click the Add a photo button.

What happens: Your Microsoft account picture will update on all devices where you’re signed in with that account.

Summary

Changing your account picture in Windows 11 is easy and helps you personalize your computer. You can add a picture in just a few clicks using Settings. A unique picture helps you spot your account on the login screen. If you use a Microsoft account, your picture syncs everywhere you use that account. Follow the steps above to give your account its own look.

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