Are you aware that you can get a cartoon version of yourself on Facebook? Through the use of a new Facebook avatar. Users of Facebook can now create avatars using tools for both Messenger and the Facebook Web. Facebook Avatar is entertaining and engaging. It aims to retain Facebook users on the platform.
There are many benefits to using the Facebook avatar. First off, you can use it as your profile picture and quickly customise it. You can also use it to chat or leave comments. It was launched in the UK and other countries got on board. The platform offers a lot of interactivity.
Facebook Avatar Creator App
Due to the almost sudden rollout of this feature to the general public, most people think there is a special avatar creator app that lets you create an avatar for Facebook. Well, the good news is that there is no such app. But how can it be a piece of good news if there is no such app? Well, it’s good news since the avatar creator feature is embedded into the Facebook official app.
In a nutshell, what this means is that you can create your very own avatars directly from the Facebook app. You do not need an external app to begin creating your avatar. This has made things a lot easier and faster for already-registered Facebook users. Speaking of which, you need a registered Facebook account to successfully access and use this feature.
Facebook Account Registration to Use Facebook Avatar
As a very vital step in accessing and using the Facebook Avatar feature, it is only fair for you to learn how to create a new account on the platform.
- Get the device you wish to use for creating an account and make sure it has been connected to the internet.
- Go to the Facebook official website using the web address facebook.com or launch the platform’s official app.
- Tap on the “Create New Account” button on the welcome screen. However, if you are already signed in to an account, you would need to sign out.
- If you are using a mobile device, fill out the registration form bits by bits until you are asked to enter your mobile number. For desktop users, fill out the registration form and enter your mobile number.
- Verify your mobile number after entering it. You can verify your mobile number by entering the confirmation code sent to your mobile number into the confirmation box on the screen.
- You set up your Facebook profile and you just created a new Facebook account.
Above are all the steps required to successfully create a new account on the social media platform. If you already have an account associated with this platform, there is no need to create a new one. All you have to do is sign in.
Facebook Login to Use Facebook Avatar
Logging in on Facebook is quite easier than you think.
- Go to the platform’s official website or launch any of its apps.
- On the welcome screen, you should see the login section.
- Enter your account login details into the login section and tap on the “Log In” button.
In case you were lost, your account login details are the username, email address, or phone number, and password you used in creating the account. In addition to that, if you forgot your account password, you could simply recover it by tapping on the “Forgot Password?” link.
How to Use Facebook Avatar
Now that you know the basics and guidelines of using this feature, how would you like to use the avatar feature? Easing your mind, you do not have to worry that you can’t use the feature because you are using an iOS device or an Android device. The good news is that the feature is on the Facebook app making it accessible to both Android and iOS users. What are you waiting for? You can begin turning your Facebook profiles into cartoon-like versions of yourself.
How to Use Facebook Avatar on Android Devices
It is actually very simple on Android devices.
- Launch the Facebook official app on your Android device.
- Sign in to your account if you haven’t done that already.
- Tap on the menu icon.
- From the menu, scroll down and tap on the “See More” button.
- Next, tap on “Avatars” and then “Next” again.
- Tap on the “Get Started” button.
- Select a skin tone that best fits you and tap “Next.”
- Customise your avatar by going down through every detail, from hair to body share and outfit.
- When you are satisfied with what you have customised, tap on the check mark at the top right corner of the screen.
- The moment the screen finishes loading, tap on the “Next” button and then on “Done.”.
Hooray!! You just created your very own Facebook avatar on your Android device. You can now share this avatar and use it however you see fit.
How to Use Facebook Avatar on iOS Devices
This is rather simple, as the same steps for an Android device can also be followed.
- Launch the Facebook official app on your iOS device.
- Sign in your account if you haven’t done that already.
- Tap on the menu icon.
- From the menu, scroll down and tap on the “See More” button.
- Next, tap on “Avatars” and then “Next” again.
- Tap on the “Get Started” button.
- Select a skin tone that best fits you and tap “Next.”
- Customise your avatar by going down through every detail, from hair to body share and outfit.
- When you are satisfied with what you have customised, tap on the Check Mark at the top right corner of the screen.
- The moment the screen finishes loading, tap on the “Next” button and then on “Done.”
That is it; you just created your avatar using your iOS device and can now use it however you see fit.
How to Edit Facebook Avatar
If you have already created a Facebook avatar and you want to edit it, then follow the steps below.
- When making a comment or on the next screen, tap on the sticker icon.
- Locate your avatar and click on the pencil icon to begin making changes to it.
- After all, changes have been made. Tap on the checkmark at the top right corner of your screen.
- Tap “Next” once the screen finishes loading and then click the “Done” button.
Above is how you can easily edit your already-created Facebook avatar.
How to make use of Facebook Avatar
Making use of a Facebook avatar is quite simple. In this section, you will learn how to make use of your avatar in the comment section or text screen.
- Open the Facebook app and sign in.
- Tap on the comment icon under the post you want to use the avatar on.
- Now, tap on the sticker icon and locate the avatar you created.
- Tap on the avatar and then on the send icon to leave your avatar in the comment section.
If you want to make use of it in the text section (probably to send it to a friend), open the chat of the user you want to send the avatar to. Tap on the sticker icon and locate your avatar. Finally, tap on your avatar and then on the send icon.
How to Use Facebook Avatar as your Profile Picture
Making an avatar you created in your profile picture could be difficult. The moment you create your avatar, tap on the arrow sign at the top of the page and then share it to set it as a temporary profile picture or share it in your newsfeed. However, if the process above does not work, you can export the avatar (probably by a screenshot of the avatar) and upload it as your profile picture.
Can’t Get a Facebook Avatar
Most people have not yet been able to access this avatar feature. If you find yourself in this category, you do not need to panic. First of all, make sure you have updated your Facebook app. Once that is done and you still can’t find the Avatar feature, then the feature is not yet available in your country. All you have to do is sit back and relax until the feature has been released in your country.
Conclusion
The ability to create multiple avatars is available on the platform. In order to view different avatar stickers, tap on the sticker icon (usually the smiley square below the arrow). This feature is yet one other amazing feature this platform has rolled out.