WhatsApp: How to Delete Your Avatar

Users can remove their customizable character at any time

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WhatsApp allows users to create an avatar that can be used to represent them throughout the messaging application. Users can customize their avatar with different hairstyles, outfits and more. Users can also delete their avatar if they no longer want to use it to represent themselves in the WhatsApp app.

Our guide will show you how to delete your avatar in the WhatsApp mobile app.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the WhatsApp on iOS.

Step 1: Tap “Settings” at the bottom of the WhatsApp app.

Screenshot of WhatsApp's bottom navigation menu with a red arrow pointing at "Settings"

Step 2: Tap “Avatar.”

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Settings" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Avatar"

Step 3: Tap “Delete Avatar.”

Screenshot of WhatsApp's "Avatar" menu with a red arrow pointing at "Delete Avatar"

Step 4: Tap the “Delete” button on the confirmation window that appears on the screen.

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