How to change your avatar on your PS5 (step by step)

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change your avatar on your PlayStation 5.

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How to change your avatar on your PS5 (step by step)

In computing, an avatar is a graphical representation of a user or the user's character or persona. Avatars can be two-dimensional icons in Internet forums and other online communities, also known as profile pictures, user pics, or formerly icons (personal icons or picture icons).

Your avatar is the user icon of your PS5 user account. Your avatar is the icon on the PS5 login screen and your PS5 user account profile.

Change your avatar on your PS5

  1. Select your avatar, also known as your profile icon located in the top right corner of your screen.
    PS5 avatar
  2. Press the X button on your controller.
    PS5 controller x button
  3. Select Profile.
    PS5 profile
  4. Press the X button on your controller.
    PS5 controller x button
  5. Select the pencil (edit profile) button.
    PS5 edit profile button
  6. Press the X button on your controller.
    PS5 controller x button
  7. Select Avatar.
    PS5 avatar setting
  8. Press the X button on your controller.
    PS5 controller x button
  9. Select the avatar you want.
    Select PS5 avatar
  10. Press the X button on your controller.
    PS5 controller x button
  11. Select OK.
    Confirm new PS5 avatar
  12. Press the X button on your controller.
    PS5 controller x button