How do I set a profile picture in the Student app on my iOS device?
If your institution allows profile pictures, you can add a profile picture in the Student app.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- Changing your profile picture in the app will also change the profile picture in your browser version of Canvas.
- If you cannot add a profile picture, your institution has restricted this feature.
Open User Menu
![Open User Menu](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/141/238/original/73dc170d-ad8f-4632-8fbe-dba6918a4292.jpg)
On the Dashboard, tap the Menu icon.
Tap Profile Picture
![Tap Profile Picture](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/362/176/original/e4e6a886-ae2c-447c-b6cb-210fa325799a.png)
Tap your profile picture.
Choose Photo Type
![Choose Photo Type](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/280/542/original/1c0b822a-1bfc-4831-9a4d-40b2e26024e9.png)
To take a new photo, tap the Take Photo link [1]. To choose a photo from your device, tap the Choose Photo link [2].
Take Photo
![Take Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/280/544/original/a9a266b9-a023-43e9-a6e2-40224ead5a96.png)
To take a photo, tap the Camera button.
Use Photo
![Use Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/280/540/original/a9ab4f92-85f8-43b7-ab7f-c1e39c18a5b6.png)
If you want to re-take the photo, tap the Retake link [1]. Otherwise tap the Use Photo link [2].
Choose Photo
![Choose Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/280/536/original/cd752a40-9ab7-4fcc-ac13-edc17b7d3d8d.png)
To choose a photo, locate the photo on your device.
Move and Scale
![Move and Scale](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/003/280/546/original/a5cc8f8d-961f-47a3-bb6f-b2351e6b65f5.png)
Move and scale your photo so it fits within the picture parameters [1]. Then tap the Choose link [2].