Change user avatars as a Jira System Administrator

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Summary

Process for changing user Avatar images as a Jira System Administrator

Environment

8.20.1

Solution

To change the User Avatar as a Jira System Administrator:

  1. Go to Administration (

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    ) > User Management

  2. Click on the user whose avatar you wish to change and select View Public Profile at the top right of the user screen

  3. Click on the Avatar image and it should bring up a screen to allow you to select a new avatar or upload a file.

Updated on April 2, 2025

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