First you need to upload your avatar to a host. You can upload images via the following websites:
* UploadIt
* photobucket
* ImageShack
Once you have your avatar uploaded, go to your Profile and click on "Edit Avatar", you have space to input the address/URL of your image. The address/URL must be the direct link to your avatar.
This is a direct address/URL:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/750/desktop0ks.jpg
Press submit and your avatar will appear under your username in your posts.
We advise that you use the hosts that we have listed so you do not encounter any errors such as hotlinking being disabled.
NOTE: You need to be at least a junior member (30 posts) to be able to use an avatar.
What are signatures?
'Signatures' contain information that you want to include at the bottom of all your posts. This might include pictures, links to your site(s), quotes, etc.
What are avatars?
Avatars are small images that people use to identify or distinguish themselves to other forum members. In some cases the administrator will not allow avatars or only allow them for specific members. The administrator can also provide some stock avatars people can use, or they can allow members to upload their own custom avatars from their own computers. These avatars will be displayed as part of the user info in posts, as well as in the public profile.
For more information about avatars, please click here.
What are profile pictures?
Profile Pictures are photos members can upload that will display in their public member profile. This option may or may not be enabled by the administrator.
How do I set signatures, avatars and profile pictures?
You can set and change your signature, avatar and profile picture in the User Control Panel (providing the administrator has made these options available).
For signatures, click on 'Edit Signature' under the 'Settings and Options' area of the navigation bar within the User CP.
To select an existing or upload a new avatar, click on 'Edit Avatar'.
To upload a profile picture, click on 'Edit Profile Picture' in the 'Your Profile' section.