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# How to add a WhatsApp Business profile photo

A profile photo is not required for a WhatsApp Business account.

A profile photo is not required for a WhatsApp Business account. However, it is highly recommended — it increases trust in your business and raises customer engagement with your profile. Along with [choosing the right display name](https://chatfuel.com/docs/whatsapp/how-to-change-whatsapp-display-name), a profile photo is one of the first things customers notice.

## Adding a profile photo [#adding-a-profile-photo]

1. Open [WhatsApp Manager](https://business.facebook.com/wa/manage/home/), then click on the phone number title.

2. Open the settings next to your number.

3. Click **Choose file** and upload your photo.

## Profile photo requirements [#profile-photo-requirements]

* Square image
* Minimum resolution: 640×640 px
* Max file size: 5 MB
* File format: PNG, JPG (recommended)