How To Change YouTube Profile Picture on Desktop (2024)

To change your RUclips profile picture on a desktop computer, follow these basic instructions:
1. *Open Your Web Browser:*
Launch your preferred web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari) and go to the RUclips website (www.youtube.com).
2. *Sign In to Your RUclips Account:*
If you aren't already signed in, click the "Sign In" button in the top right corner of the RUclips homepage. Enter your Google account credentials (email and password) to log in.
3. *Access Your RUclips Channel:*
Once you're logged in, click on your profile picture or your account name in the top right corner of the RUclips homepage. A dropdown menu will appear. Click on "Your Channel." This will take you to your RUclips channel page.
4. *Edit Channel:*
On your channel page, click the "Customize channel" button located just below your channel banner.
5. *Edit Profile Picture:*
On the left sidebar, you'll see various customization options. Click on "Profile picture."
6. *Upload a New Picture:*
A pop-up window will appear. Click the "Upload photo" button. This will allow you to upload a new profile picture from your computer.
7. *Select and Crop Your Picture:*
Choose the image you want to use as your profile picture from your computer files and click "Open." You may need to crop the image to fit the circular profile picture frame. Adjust the cropping as necessary, and when you're satisfied with the preview, click the "Done" button.
8. *Save Changes:*
After cropping and confirming your profile picture, click the "Done" button to save your changes.
9. *Verify Your Profile Picture:*
You should now see your new profile picture on your RUclips channel page.
It may take a few minutes for the new profile picture to propagate across RUclips and Google services. Be patient, and your updated profile picture should be visible to others shortly.
That's it! You've successfully changed your RUclips profile picture on a desktop computer.