How do I set a profile picture?

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Now you can collaborate with your colleagues, straight from the apps that power your work. See if team members are viewing or editing a Microsoft Office file right from the desktop, through the new Dropbox badge.

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Profile pictures are displayed in the Dropbox badge when you collaborate on a file with another person.

To set a profile picture:

  1. Sign in to the Dropbox website.
  2. Click your name at the top of any page to open the account menu, and choose Settings.
  3. Click the Profile tab.
  4. Under the Account photo heading, click on the Choose from Dropbox button.
  5. Choose a profile photo for Dropbox
  6. Select a photo, and click the Choose button.

Once you've successfully set your profile picture, it will appear in the Dropbox badge for users you're collaborating with.