Creating a Gravatar
Tags: webdev, tutorial, wordpress
Published: 2023-02-12 20:09:45

Walking through the steps...

A Gravatar, or [Globally Recognized Avatar](https://en.gravatar.com/), is a personalized profile picture that follows you across the web, it is made by the [same company that created WordPress](https://automattic.com/), and is used within the [WordPress software](https://wordpress.com/) by default to create accounts. 

![A wordPress website](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/axcme9pbem9slpk63kpx.png)

It's a small image that represents you online, appearing beside your name whenever you comment on blogs or participate in forums. In this article, we’ll discuss how to create a Gravatar with a real example using the AppCode [web development website](https://appcode.app). 

## Here's a simple guide to creating a Gravatar


![Gravatar default profile picture](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/dmd2h5fs0upqgufb7uom.jpg)

Here are the steps:

1. Sign Up for a Gravatar Account To create a Gravatar, you'll need a WordPress.com account. If you don't already have one, you can [sign up for free at Gravatar.com](https://en.gravatar.com/site/signup/).

2. Add Your Email Address Once you've signed up for a WordPress.com account, head to Gravatar.com and log in. Then, add the email address you want to use for your Gravatar to your profile. This will be the email address that you use to post comments on blogs and forums that support Gravatar.

3. Upload a Picture Next, you'll need to upload a picture to use as your Gravatar. Your image should be at least 512 pixels square, and in either .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png format. You can either upload a picture from your computer or use an image that's already online.

4. Crop Your Picture After you've uploaded your picture, Gravatar will ask you to crop it to the right size. You can drag the cropping box to the area of the picture you want to show, then click the "Crop and Finish" button to save your changes.

5. Use Your Gravatar Once you've completed these steps, your Gravatar will be active and ready to use. Whenever you post a comment on a blog or participate in a forum that supports Gravatar, your picture will appear beside your name.

## Real-Life Example

![A completed Gravatar profile](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yyyqqgefi3blbeyibc7k.jpg)

Here is an example of a Gravatar profile made for the website AppCode. The profile includes the link to the website, the description, a logo, and a page background. These assets represent the entity the profile it was created for. 

For example, the description summarized: AppCode is a [web development website offering HTML, JavaScript, and CSS tutorials and references](https://appcode.app) to build web projects. It targets students and developers seeking high-quality web development resources. Here is a [link to the Gravatar profile](https://en.gravatar.com/officialdevcommunity). 

When creating your Gravatar and the profile you can change this field to be whatever you want. 

## Conclusion

In conclusion, creating a Gravatar is a simple and quick process that can help you build a more personal online presence. Whether you're commenting on blogs or participating in forums, a Gravatar is a great way to add a little bit of personality to your online interactions.