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title: "Frame Your Identity | People | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Upload or update a guardian's profile picture in Ilmiya."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/people/guardians/frame-your-identity/"
language: "en"
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# Frame Your Identity

Your profile picture helps staff, students, and other guardians quickly recognize you in the Classroom Portal. Follow these steps to upload or change it.

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## How to Update Your Profile Picture

1.  Go to **Guardians** from the left sidebar, then select **Overview**.
2.  Your profile info, including the photo section, will appear at the top.
3.  Hover over the profile photo placeholder and click the **pencil/edit icon**.

![Dashboard](https://ilmiya.com/images/uploads/Docs/Frame%20you%20Identity%201.png)

4.  A pop-up titled **Upload File** will appear on screen.

![Dashboard](https://ilmiya.com/images/uploads/Docs/Frame%20you%20Identity%202.png)

5.  Choose one of two options:

-   **Upload File** — Upload from your computer
-   **Take Picture** — Capture a new photo with your device

![Dashboard](https://ilmiya.com/images/uploads/Docs/Frame%20you%20Identity%203.png)

6.  Click **Upload File**, select an image under 10 MB, and click **Add**.
7.  Click **Cancel** if you decide not to upload.
8.  The uploaded photo will automatically appear in your profile and replace the placeholder across the portal.

![Dashboard](https://ilmiya.com/images/uploads/Docs/Frame%20you%20Identity%204.png)

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## Tips for a Good Profile Picture

-   Clear, front-facing photo
-   Well-lit with a visible face
-   Simple background for professionalism

Updating your profile picture personalizes your account and improves recognition and communication in the portal.

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