You can personalize your display name and picture, and keep your friends and family updated with your latest profile. You can also share your profile as an iMessage in conversations. Sound good? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through how to set a custom display name, photo, or Memoji as your iMessages profile.

How to set a profile display name in iMessage on iPhone and iPad How to use a Memoji or Animoji as your iMessage profile photo Use a picture as your iMessage profile photo Share your iMessage profile for the first time How to Turn Off iMessage Name and Photo Sharing

How to set a profile display name in iMessage on iPhone and iPad

This feature can also be accessed from your iPhone settings.

Launch Settings → Messages → Share Name and Photo.

You’re on the same edit Name and Photo screen. Keep reading to personalize your profile to the fullest.

How to use a Memoji or Animoji as your iMessage profile photo

If you’re using multiple devices with the same Apple ID, you’ll be asked to update your iMessage profile everywhere with this memoji. Note: You can create your own Animoji or Memoji character using this step-by-step guide.

Use a picture as your iMessage profile photo

Your profile photo will be updated on all Apple devices if connected to the same Apple ID, and Messages in iCloud is turned on.

Share your iMessage profile for the first time

Your customized profile name and photo will be automatically shared with your contacts when you send them a message.

How to turn off iMessage Name and Photo Sharing

Later, if you want to disable the sharing profile feature, switch off the Name and Photo Sharing toggle. You’re good to go. Summing Up… Customizing your profile makes iMessage stand out from other carrier SMS services and social messaging apps. Once you learn to customize it, you’ll love creating new Memojis or Animojis and updating your profile now and then. If you’re new to iMessage, you might want to read more about the iMessage feature. Have any questions? Ask away in the comments below. You may want to read these posts as well,

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