- Are you seeing a grey silhouette or just an initial next to your email address in your webmail or Gmail account?
- Many users find it frustrating when they can't easily change this to a profile picture of their choice, especially when using a custom email address that was set up through their domain.
- If you've been searching for a way to personalize your webmail account with a profile picture and haven't found the option, you're not alone.
- This quick tutorial will guide you through the steps to set a profile picture for your webmail email address, ensuring it shows up correctly on services like Gmail.
Steps to Add Your Profile Picture:
1. Sign in to Your Gmail Account:
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Begin by opening your Gmail account and navigating to the "Manage your Google Account" section.
2. Access Personal Information:
- On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the "Personal info" tab to access your personal settings.
3. Locate Contact Information:
- In the "Personal info" section, scroll down until you see "Contact info" and select the "Email" option.
4. Add an Alternate Email:
- Look for the "Alternate Emails" section and click on the option to add a new alternate email address.
5. Input Your cPanel Email Address:
- Add your custom email address in the alternate email address box as shown below.
- This is the custom email address you wish to set a profile picture for.
- Of course, replace '[email protected]' with your actual email address.
6. Log in to Webmail:
- Next, visit your cPanel Webmail login page and sign in using your credentials.
7. Verify the Email Address:
- Approve the request to add this alternate email by clicking the verification link you’ll find in your webmail inbox.
8. Confirm Successful Addition:
- Once verified, your cPanel email address will appear in Gmail under alternate emails.
9. Test the Setup:
- To ensure everything is set up correctly, send a test email from your cPanel address to your Gmail account.
- Your profile picture should now appear beside the email subject.
10. You're All Set!
- Your cPanel email is now configured with a profile picture, making your communications look more polished and professional.
- Keep an eye on your inbox to make sure your emails are not marked as spam and enjoy your enhanced business email experience!
