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How to add Author image to WordPress

Charlesplay

Published on March 23, 2018

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March 23, 2018

Recently added a new user - Author - and the image in the profile was a ghost avatar. Here is a step by step guide to changing this image in WordPress:

Step 1: Go to Plugins and select Add New

Step 2: In keyword search box (top right-hand corner) type in WP User Avatar

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Step 3: Click on Install Now

Step 4: Click on Activate

Step 5: Go to Installed Plugins and click on Settings for WP User Avatar

Step 6: Click on Choose Image


Step 7: Choose an image from file and it will load as your Author profile pic

All the best. Hope this helps.

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