> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mainwp-abilities-review-add-update.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What profile picture is shown in the top right of the MainWP Dashboard? > MainWP displays your Gravatar in the Dashboard toolbar if Show Avatars is enabled. Otherwise it shows a generic user icon or the default WordPress avatar. The user icon in the top right corner of your MainWP Dashboard comes from your WordPress user profile and Gravatar settings. MainWP follows standard WordPress avatar behavior. ## What You'll Learn * How MainWP selects your profile picture * How to change your avatar * WordPress avatar settings *** ## How the Avatar is Selected MainWP checks these settings in order: ### 1. Show Avatars Disabled If **Show Avatars** is disabled on your Dashboard site, a generic user icon appears. **Location:** WP Admin > Settings > Discussion Shows the MainWP Dashboard toolbar containing the default user icon. ### 2. Gravatar Linked If **Show Avatars** is enabled and your email address is linked to a [Gravatar](https://gravatar.com/) account, your Gravatar image displays. **Location:** WP Admin > Users > Profile Profile picture in the WP Admin > Users profile page. ### 3. Default Avatar If you don't have a Gravatar, WordPress displays the default avatar selected in Discussion settings. **Location:** WP Admin > Settings > Discussion Avatar selection on the WP Admin > Settings > Discussion page. *** ## Change Your Profile Picture | Method | Steps | | -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Use Gravatar | Create an account at [gravatar.com](https://gravatar.com) with the same email as your WordPress user | | Change default | Go to **WP Admin > Settings > Discussion** and select a different default avatar | | Plugin | Install a user avatar plugin to upload custom profile pictures | *** ## Self-Check Checklist * [ ] Check if Show Avatars is enabled (WP Admin > Settings > Discussion) * [ ] Verify email address in your user profile * [ ] Gravatar account linked to your email (optional) * [ ] Avatar displays correctly in Dashboard toolbar *** ## Related Resources * [Customize Dashboard Logo](/customization/customize-mainwp-dashboard-logo) - Change the MainWP logo * [White Label Extension](/add-ons/agency/white-label-extension) - Complete Dashboard branding