You can personalize your Kontext Platform account by uploading a custom avatar. This guide explains how to update your profile picture using the built-in avatar uploader.
How to Update Your Avatar
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Open Your Profile
- Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the app.
- Select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.
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Hover Over Your Avatar
- On your profile page, move your mouse over your current avatar.
- A camera icon will appear over the avatar for uploading a new image.
- If you already have a custom avatar, a trash/delete icon will also appear for removing it.
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Change or Remove Your Avatar
- To upload a new avatar: Click the camera icon to open the avatar upload dialog.
- To remove your avatar: Click the trash/delete icon. Your avatar will be reset to the default image.
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Select and Crop Your Image (if uploading)
- Drag and drop an image file, or click to select one from your device.
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF (max 5MB).
- The image will be previewed in a circular cropper.
- Adjust the crop area and zoom as needed for best results.
Tip: For best results, use a square image and center your face in the crop area. Use a clear, professional image. Inappropriate images may be removed by administrators.
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Upload and Save
- Click Upload to save your new avatar.
- Wait for the upload to complete. You’ll see a success message if the upload is successful.
- Your new avatar will appear on your profile and throughout the platform.
Troubleshooting
- If your image fails to upload, check the file type and size.
- If the new avatar does not appear immediately, try refreshing the page.
- If you see an error, try a different image or contact support.
- If you remove your avatar and still see the old image, try clearing your browser cache.
Removing Your Avatar
- To remove your avatar and use the default image, hover over your avatar and click the trash/delete icon.
- The default avatar will be restored immediately after removal.