Hi guys
We noticed that some of you still have no avatar of your own. You don’t have to have one and the new standard avatars are quite funny, but if you always wanted to have your own avatar and didn’t know how to get it, here’s a short instruction.
First log in to the site with your userid by clicking on “Community” and then on “Log in”. If you don’t have a userid, this is the ideal time to register. ^^
In the menu bar at the very top of the site choose My Account -> Profile -> Change Avatar.
Now upload the image file you want to use as your new avatar by clicking on the left button, which reads “Datei auswählen” for me but will be in English when you try it. ^^
A window opens where you can select the local image file.
Afterwards click on “Upload Image”.
Next you’re able to crop your new avatar by simply drawing the edges of the selection frame.
Lastly click on “Crop Image” and you’re done.
Thank you! An avatar looks so much nicer, I will try this once I have the time 🙂
Hi Lucia,
I’m anxious to see which avatar you’ll choose. 🙂
Thank you! It seems like it worked 😛 And now I understand why some people are in the European Union on this site and I’m not, it only does that when you registered 😛
But wait a second, you’re in Germany too 😛 Why aren’t you in the European Union?
To be honest… I have no idea. 😉 The flags are chosen based on your IP address and somehow your IP address is linked to the European Union flag.
Hi Christian,
Thanks for the step-by-step! I’m rather proud – although being a technical embryo – that by trial-and-error I managed to get to this point! BUT – if you could help an in-ept person to get this avatar across multiple sites, it would be highly appreciated! Sorry, yes, I know I am difficult 😀
Hi Anke,
you need to register at http://www.gravatar.com then and upload your avatar there. It works similar to the way you uploaded it here. You register, get a verification email, click on the link in it and then upload your image file. 🙂
Hi Christian,
Done – thanks a lot! Have a wonderful day!
I did it! The avatar may change as I find other pictures, but the album cover for my fictional band will do.
Looks great! 🙂
Good idea to post directions. I’m not all that savvy, had to really hunt for the location when I set mine up.
You’re right, it’s a little bit hidden on the menu bar. I’m glad you found the location, veeeery nice avatar… :droll: 😉
I hope did this correctly. 😀
I think so, you’re avatar looks great. 🙂
It worked! Thank you! 🙂
Could never find the registration site. Good to feel a legitimate member of the jessewave fan club
OUch I thought I’d changed the avator
working on it
Thanks , even technology challenged me, got it!
At least I hope I did, I will see if it worked when I post. 😎
Hi Ailish!
Looks good! 🙂
Thanks Anke!
😀
I agree the avatar’s look much nicer. Thanks for the directions, they were easy to follow.
I had already my pic in place. I use the same one everywhere because then other people know it is me on other sites too. :2thumbs:
Hi Christian, I have my avatar for my reviews, but it doesn’t come up for the comments.What have I done wrong? Thanks and future apology for wrecking something……..
:blush: Oh dear I have just realised that it helps to be logged on! :doh: Then my Avatar comes out to play………..Sorry Christian feel free to have :hysterics:
Thanks – was wondering how to do this – will try now – fingers crossed!
Oy, I am hesitant to do something creative on my computer, afraid it will punish me by not letting me access the site again or something 😉 Must give myself a pep talk first. Thanks for instructions though 🙂
Hmmm, I registered yesterday, but didn’t get an activation email yet — I even checked my junk/spam folder. I have noticed that the avatar went from the outline of a person to a funky guy, but that’s it.
There’s also no menu bar at the top of the page, although that’s probably because of not having ‘activated’. Any idea how long the activation email should take?
I registered this past Saturday, and still haven’t received activation email? I do notice that the avatar picture has changed from a shadow to a funny monster-guy, but I can’t change avatar or add to profile, since there’s no menu bar at the top. I’m guessing because registration hasn’t been confirmed.
Any ideas?
Hi Danae
I found your user. Maybe the email got lost somehow. Did you already try to log in to the site here: http://www.gayromance.org/wordpress/wp-login.php
If this doesn’t work I’ll send you a new password. 🙂
I logged in. I didn’t get an error message and it brought me back to the Home page. However, there is no menu or option for me to access my account at the top of the page. Also, and this might be normal, if I check under Community, it still says Log In. I’ve checked my Spam/Junk folder and no email (checked again just now in case).
Probably something really silly and simple I’m doing wrong or overlooking LOL
I logged in via the link. It didn’t give me an error message and brought me back to the Home Page, but there isn’t a menu bar or option for me to access my account at top of page.
I’m sure it’s something silly or simple I’m overlooking. Oh, I also just re-checked my spam/junk folder in case, but no email.
Hope this doesn’t post multiple times…3rd time I try to answer, so I’ll make is shorter and hope.
I logged in at the link you gave me, it didn’t show any error and brought me to the Home page, still no menu bar or option to access “My Account” or profile. I’m probably missing something, I’m sure.
That’s strange. Let’s try it another way. After you’ve logged in using the first link, try this link:
http://www.gayromance.org/members/danae/profile/change-avatar/
No, it just brings me to the Home Page. Maybe I should try to re-register, although I’d like to keep my User. I’ll wait and see what you think…
Can you try another time?
Worked that time with just Log In, didn’t need to do the other link. Thanks! Now I’ll go change the avatar.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the instructions!