More organizations are embracing Zoom for hosting meetings instead of in-person meetings. Therefore, it’s essential to learn the ins and outs of the app for ease of use.
One thing that confuses people is how to put a profile picture. Lucky for you, the process is relatively simple to master.
To upload a Zoom profile picture on an iPhone, navigate to Zoom’s settings and tap on your profile name. Next, tap on the “Profile Photo” option and select the appropriate option for you. Finally, save changes by tapping the “Done” button.
If you are trying to personalize your Zoom account by uploading, changing, or deleting your profile picture, this post is perfect for you because it contains a detailed guide on how to go about it.
Step-by-Step Guide To Change a Zoom Profile Picture
Zoom allows you to customize your profile however you want. This makes it easier for you to be easily identifiable during meetings, and also, the profile appears less generic.
There are two methods to change your profile picture on Zoom, depending on if you are in the meeting or not.
Method #1: Before the Meeting
To change the Zoom profile picture on an iPhone, follow the steps below:
- Launch the Zoom app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the “More” option in the bottom right corner.
- Tap on your name at the top.
- Select the “Profile Photo” option.
- Select either or the two options depending on your intentions:
- Camera – take a new picture using your iPhone camera.
- Select from Photo Album – select an existing photo from your camera roll.
- Resize the photo to your preference.
- Tap the “Done” button, and your photo will be changed.
Method #2: During the Meeting
Assuming you are in the middle of a conference and you notice you have no profile picture and therefore want to add one, here is how you can go about it:
- Tap in the middle of your screen.
- Tap the arrow icon in the top left corner.
- Tap “More” at the bottom.
- Tap on your name at the top.
- Select the “Profile Photo” option.
- Select the option you want.
- Select or take a photo.
- Resize it according to your preference.
- Tap the “Done” button.
- Tap on the minified meeting video at the top to get back to the meeting.
How To Delete a Profile Picture on Zoom?
If you don’t like your Zoom profile picture, here is how to go about changing or deleting it:
- Navigate to Zoom on your favorite browser and log in.
- Select “Profile” from the left navigation.
- Click on your current profile picture.
- Click the “Delete” button.
- Click “Yes” to confirm.
You can only delete your profile picture from Zoom’s website.
How To Troubleshoot Zoom Profile Picture Issues?
If your profile picture fails to show after following the steps in the sections above, there might be a problem. Here is how to troubleshoot the problem.
Fix #1: Uninstall and Reinstall the App
The problem could have been caused by the fact that you are using an old version of the Zoom app, the app is infected with bugs, or you have an excess cache.
To remedy this, uninstall and then reinstall the app. The process should take a few minutes, and your problem should be resolved.
Fix #2: Check Your Settings
Zoom has a particular setting that allows participants to hide their profile pictures during meetings. Therefore, confirm whether the profile picture isn’t showing because you have enabled the setting and proceed to disable it.
Also, the host could have turned off the profile viewing from their side hence the problem.
Fix #3: Log Out and Log In Again
If you are trying to change your profile picture, but the new one won’t save, you might need to log out of the Zoom account and log back in.
Conclusion
Part of the reason Zoom is quite popular is that the platform is relatively easy to use.
As highlighted in this post, you can easily upload a profile pic on Zoom using your iPhone.
