Once you join, there is an option to use a custom avatar. Restrictions? It can be a MAX of 100x100 pixels OR 19kB filesize - whichever is SMALLER. I've had good luck resizing larger pix using ACDSee - it keeps the filesize small and listens well. I suppose Photoshop or PaintShop Pro would work just as well - but ACDSee is what I have (and it's easier to use than Photoshop - which I've also got.)
Anyhow, you'll select the "custom avatar" option, then browse to it on your system. You should get a confirmation that image is the one you want to use - but it's been a while, and I've been going thru on autopilot lately.
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