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How to Change DP in WhatsApp

By Bandapally Srinivas Goud

Do you want to change your WhatsApp Profile Picture(DP) instantly? then follow this step-by-step guide.

What is DP?

A display picture (DP) or avatar is a graphic depiction of a user or their character used in online games.

A step-by-step guide for changing your Whatsapp profile Photo, Name, and information

In WhatsApp Settings, you can change your profile picture, name, and bio information.

Change your profile photo

After opening WhatsApp, Tap More options > Settings.

After opening WhatsApp, Tap More options > Settings.

Toggle your profile picture.

Toggle your profile picture.

In Profile Navigation, Click on camera, or your current profile picture.

In Profile Navigation, Click on camera, or your current profile picture.

To select an existing photo or take a new one, tap Gallery or Camera.

To select an existing photo or take a new one, tap Gallery or Camera

So, now your Profile picture will be changed immediately.

If you already have a profile photo, you can delete it.

Change your profile name

After opening WhatsApp, Tap More options > Settings.

Toggle your profile picture.

Tap Edit next to Name.

Type your new name here.

There is a 25-character limit on names.

Emojis can be added by tapping them.

Click SAVE.

Users in groups who don't have your contact information saved in their phone's address book will be able to see your profile name.

Change your Profile information

After opening WhatsAppTap More options > Settings.

Toggle your profile picture.

Tap Edit under About.

You may either:

Choose a pre-populated option.

To edit your information, tap Edit by Currently set to.

The maximum character count for the about section is 139.

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