Sender avatar
Why Use a Sender AvatarA sender avatar is an image displayed on the left side of the sender's name in the inbox. It helps your messages stand out among others. Since the recipient’s eye typically moves from left to right, the avatar is the first visual elements recipients notice. A distinctive and recognizable avatar increases the chances that your message won’t get lost in the crowded inbox. |  |
If no avatar is set, the email client will automatically generate one using the sender's initials. In this case, it will appear as a colored circle with one or two large high-contrast letters. Avatar configuration varies by email service, and not all service providers support custom avatars. | |
This article describes the Gmail service that supports avatar configuration. | |
GmailLog in to your Google account and go to your profile settings (click the avatar on the left — Manage your Google Account). Navigate to Personal info → Contact info → Email. |  |
| Then choose Alternate emails. |  |
| Add a new email address you want to use to send mailings. A confirmation email will be sent to this address (it may land in spam). Click the link to confirm. If the email does not arrive, click Resend confirmation to try again. |  |
| In your main account (the one to which the new email was added), click on the profile settings, then on the profile picture. |  |
| Upload the avatar and click Set as profile photo. The avatar will be applied to your main Google profile and to all linked email addresses. |