How to edit your profile
You can edit your profile photo, name, and about information in WhatsApp Settings.
Edit your profile photo
- Go to WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap your profile photo.
- If you:
- Don’t have a profile photo: Tap add photo. You can Take Photo or Choose Photo.
- Have a profile photo: Tap Edit > Edit. You can Delete Photo, Take Photo, or Choose Photo.
Edit your profile name
- Go to WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap your profile photo, then tap your name.
- Enter your new name.
- The name limit is 25 characters.
- You can add emoji by tapping Emoji
- Tap Done.
Your profile name will be visible to users in groups who don’t have your contact information saved in their phone's address book.
Edit your about information
- Go to WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap your profile photo.
- Tap the ABOUT field.
- You can either:
- Select a prefilled option.
- Tap your about information by CURRENTLY SET TO to customize it. The about information limit is 139 characters.
Note:
- Your about information can’t be blank.
- You can change your privacy settings to control who can see your profile photo or about information.
- If you block a contact, that person won’t see any updates to your profile photo or about information.
Related resources:
- How to edit your profile on: Android | Web and Desktop | KaiOS
- How to change your privacy settings
- How to change your group privacy settings