Step-by-step how to upload a custom profile pic/avatar
Posted
#1268049
(In Topic #152263)

Old Timer


Step by step guide on how to get one of you pictures to show under your username
I've noticed a lot of people who sign up use the default avatar, so i've put together this quick guide on how to upload your own
.
A) Once logged in go to "My Profile" this is found on the homepage or on the forum home screen
B) In "your profile", click the edit button
C) When the edit screen loads, click the "avatar" button.
D)1. Make sure you tick the box next to "upload"
2. Click the "upload" button, this is the same as the browse button on other sites.
E) Just like any other site this brings up a browser to look through your documents, just double click the picture you want to use (don't worry image doesn't have to be resized before)
F) When you've double clicked the image you want, the file path will show in the box below the upload check box. Click "Save" at the bottom of the screen
G) You will now see a loading bar come up in blue, this is the status of your upload. Once uploaded the picture will be resized to fit the 100x100 forum size
H) The screen will now refresh back to your profile, and your new avatar will show on the right hand side
I hope that this helps some people out
.
Scott

A) Once logged in go to "My Profile" this is found on the homepage or on the forum home screen

B) In "your profile", click the edit button

C) When the edit screen loads, click the "avatar" button.

D)1. Make sure you tick the box next to "upload"
2. Click the "upload" button, this is the same as the browse button on other sites.

E) Just like any other site this brings up a browser to look through your documents, just double click the picture you want to use (don't worry image doesn't have to be resized before)

F) When you've double clicked the image you want, the file path will show in the box below the upload check box. Click "Save" at the bottom of the screen

G) You will now see a loading bar come up in blue, this is the status of your upload. Once uploaded the picture will be resized to fit the 100x100 forum size

H) The screen will now refresh back to your profile, and your new avatar will show on the right hand side

I hope that this helps some people out

Scott
Last edit: by arf333
Posted

Moderator

Excellent guide Arf. That's going to be a massive help for new members.


Posted

Twitter Manager


Good work Scott!!

Posted

Old Timer


Posted
Moderator


Nice one Scott, always thinking one step ahead!

Sent by a smartphone and not a smartperson!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!
Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Play Guess the Asking Price 'SEASON 4' as of Sunday the 29th of October 2017.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fguess-the-asking-price_2
OLD.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fold-guess-the-asking
Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of this forum?
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=committee
Mike
There's me building mine 28 years ago, almost finished!

Be proud of your VW Golf Mk1, it's very special!
Posted

Website Manager




Posted

Settled In

If this works you should see a good pic on left. If not will look very thick as its a traitor forward guide.
Can't beat a German car
Posted

Settled In

It worked and its clear my typing is just the weak point now.
Can't beat a German car
Posted
Settling In

Hi , just had a go at this when I pick my photo nothing comes up in the URL box and it then takes me to a page where it tells me I have to fill in fields with a * which are location fields I do this and it tells me there are other fields to fill but there are not ! Any help thanks lee
Posted

Website Manager




Posted
Settling In

Hi ade, it's still not letting me add the picture and ask me to fill in fields this time my date of birth done that no joy . Lee
Posted

Website Manager




Posted
Settling In

Ok I'll try again thanks
Posted

Moderator

eezylife said
Ok I'll try again thanks
Give me a shout if you get stuck mate. I'll give you a hand to get it sorted.
Smudger
Posted

Old Timer


You need to click the little circle next to "upload" if you want to upload direct, youre leaving "URL" checked meaning the system is expecting a web address not a local file.
….. i think
………
Scott
….. i think

Scott
Posted

Settled In

Some how when i push the edit button there are no options to change my avatar ?
This field is blanc…. probably i do something wrong ?
This field is blanc…. probably i do something wrong ?

Posted
Settled In


I am getting this too ^^^^
Posted

Website Manager




Posted

Settled In

Problem solved Thanx Guy's

Posted
Settled In


Fixed for me too, thanks

There are too many online users to list.