Customize Avatar and Account Info

This guide explains how to customize your Notion profile by editing your preferred name and profile picture. These settings control how your name and image appear to other users in shared workspaces and collaborative environments.

When to Update Your Profile

You should update your profile settings when:

• Starting a new role or changing your professional name
• Joining a new team or organization that uses Notion
• Personalizing your workspace for better team recognition

Accessing Profile Settings

Your profile settings are located within Notion's Settings & Members section. To access them, click on your workspace name in the top-left corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.

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In the top-left corner of your Notion interface, click on your workspace name to open the workspace dropdown menu. This will reveal various workspace management options.

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From the workspace dropdown menu, locate and click on Settings. This will open the Settings & Members page where you can manage your account preferences.

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In the Settings page, look for the Account section and click on your profile name or the My Account option. This will open your personal account settings.

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Locate the Preferred name field in your account settings. Clear the existing name and type your new preferred name. This name will be displayed to other users in shared workspaces and comments.

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To change your profile picture, click on your current profile image or avatar in the account settings. This will open the profile picture options where you can upload a new image or choose from available options.

Profile Picture Options

When updating your profile picture, you can:

• Upload a custom image from your device
• Choose from Notion's built-in avatar collection
• Use your initials with a colored background

Best Practices for Profile Management

• Use a professional name that team members will recognize
• Choose a clear, professional profile picture for business workspaces
• Keep your profile information up to date when changing roles or teams
• Consider using consistent naming across different workspaces for easy recognition

Privacy Considerations

Your profile information is visible to all members of workspaces you join. In managed organizations, administrators may have additional controls over profile settings. Contact your workspace administrator if you're unable to modify certain profile information.

Summary

Customizing your Notion profile helps create a professional and recognizable presence across all your workspaces. By updating your preferred name and profile picture through the Settings & Members section, you ensure that your identity is properly represented to collaborators and team members. These changes are automatically synchronized across all workspaces where you're a member.