How to update your artist picture & bio on YouTube
As an artist, your profile on YouTube Music is a vital part of your creative identity. It's essential that your profile picture accurately represents you to fans across YouTube. Here’s a straightforward guide to updating it.
Why update your profile picture?
Your profile picture is visible in several key areas on YouTube, such as:
- YouTube search results
- YouTube Charts
- YouTube Music
- Playlist appearances
- Channel banners
Because it appears in these important places, keeping your profile picture up-to-date is critical for maintaining a professional and consistent presence.
Steps to update your profile on YouTube Music
Changing your profile picture on YouTube is simple. Follow these steps:
- Navigate to YouTube Studio: Begin by logging into YouTube Studio.
- Access profile settings: Click on ?Profile’ in the left sidebar.
- Update your details: Fill in your name and bio according to YouTube’s bio guidelines. Your bio can include up to 1,500 characters but aim for key information in the first 150 characters. Ensure it adheres to YouTube’s Community Guidelines and remains current.
- Upload your profile pictures: Choose a high-quality photo. You’ll need:
- A square profile photo for general use on YouTube.
- A rectangular profile photo for YouTube Music. Upload each using the pencil icon.
Image and bio guidelines
Images: Select photos that are high resolution and clear, suitable for both square and rectangular formats.
Bio: Your bio appears in searches, on your channel and on YouTube Music. To update it:
- Click in the ?Biography’ box.
- Write your bio, keeping it under 1,500 characters.
- Click ?Save Bio’ to apply changes.
Regularly update your bio to reflect new releases or news.
Your YouTube Music profile is a direct extension of your artistic persona. Keeping your profile picture and bio updated is essential for engaging effectively with your audience.
Follow these steps to ensure your profile always makes the right impression.
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