Chris

Avatars are the images under a member's username in their posts. You will need 101 posts to add a custom avatar. We have several default avatars available for new users. Here is a list of all of the Standard Avatars we have currently uploaded for posters with under 101 posts. This should make it easier for you to find one you would like!

To select an avatar:

1. Go to 'USER CP'
2. Go to 'Edit Avatar'
3. Select your avatar.
4. Click 'Save changes'.

TV Shows: Present

• Page 1: Hawaii Five-O, Private Practice, Skins, 90210
• Page 2: Community, Grey's Anatomy, Degrassi, Supernatural
• Page 3: How I Met Your Mother, NCIS, Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars
• Page 4: The Big Bang Theory, Glee, Chuck, Fringe,
• Page 5: The Vampire Diaries, Nikita, House, The Simpsons
• Page 6: The Good Wife, CSI, Criminal Minds, One Tree Hill
• Page 7: Secret Life Of An American Teenager, Friday Night Lights, Smallville, Desperate Housewives
• Page 8: American Idol & Idol Shows, Bones, True Blood, Big Brother
• Page 9: Dexter, Misfits, Castle, White Collar
• Page 10: The Borgias, The Secret Circle, Being Human, Modern Family
• Page 11: Switched at Birth, New Girl, Hart of Dixie, Ringer
• Page 12: Terra Nova, Once Upon A Time, Revenge

TV Show: Past

• Page 1: Arrested Development, 24, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
• Page 2: Gilmore Girls, Lost, Everwood, The O.C.
• Page 3: Friends, Pushing Daisies, Young Americans, Third Watch
• Page 4: Angel, Summerland, X-Files, Charmed
• Page 5: ER, Beverly Hills 90210, Alias, That '70s Show

General Discussion

• Page 1: Television, Sports, Music, Cartoons
• Page 2: Books, Couples, High School Musical, Reality TV
• Page 3: Disney, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Female Celebrities, Male Celebrities
• Page 4: Soaps, The 90's, Movies

Female Celebrities

• Page 1: Sophia Bush, Dianna Agron, Rachel Bilson, Jennifer Garner
• Page 2: Reese Witherspoon, Hilarie Burton, Selena Gomez, Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Page 3: Jennifer Aniston, Demi Lovato, Autumn Reeser, Mischa Barton
• Page 4: Nikki Blonsky, Evangeline Lilly, Katherine Heigl, Kate Walsh
• Page 5: Kate Winslet, Rachel McAdams, Charisma Carpenter, Blake Lively
• Page 6: Nina Dobrev, Shiri Appleby, Taylor Momsen, Lauren Graham
• Page 7: Alexis Bledel, Erica Durance, Lea Michele, Jessica Szohr
• Page 8: Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Kristen Stewart, Ashley Tisdale, Emily Deschanel
• Page 9: Danneel Ackles, Leighton Meester, Bethany Joy, Eliza Dushku
• Page 10: Elizabeth Mitchell, Hayden Panettiere, Emma Watson, Kristen Bell
• Page 11: Emilie De Ravin, Candice Accola, Kat Graham, Emma Stone

Male Celebrities

• Page 1: Hayden Christensen, Matthew Fox, Jason Dohring, Rupert Grint
• Page 2: Heath Ledger, Colin Hanks, Scott Patterson, Milo Ventimiglia
• Page 3: Patrick Dempsey, Mark Salling, Ian Somerhalder, Leo DiCaprio
• Page 4: Robert Pattinson, Paul Wesley, Penn Badgely, Jake Gyllenhaal
• Page 5: Bryan Greenberg, Matt Czuchry, James Van Der Beek, James Marsters
• Page 6: Hugh Laurie, Taylor Kitsch, Chace Crawford, Zachary Quinto
• Page 7: David Boreanaz, Ewan McGregor, Johnny Depp, Ryan Gosling
• Page 8: Jensen Ackles, James Lafferty, Cory Monteith, Orlando Bloom
• Page 9: Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua Jackson, Chad Michael Murray, Wentworth Miller
• Page 10: Adam Brody, Zac Efron, Jared Padalecki, Ed Westwick
• Page 11: Taylor Lautner

Music Artists

• Page 1: Taylor Swift, Maroon5, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus
• Page 2: Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Jonas Brothers, Kelly Clarkson
• Page 3: Kris Allen, Tyler Hilton, Adam Lambert, Delta Goodrem Kate Voegele
• Page 4: Kate Voegele, Snow Patrol, Britney Spears, David Cook
• Page 5: Evanescence, Avril Lavigne

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

• Page 1: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek, Hunger Games
• Page 2: Legend of the Seeker, Doctor Who, Twilight Saga, Harry Potter
• Page 3: Merlin, Game of Thrones, Camelot

Fan Extras

• Page 1: Fan Art (Posts Celebration, I Love Fan Forum, Holidays Celebration, Seasons), Off Topic
• Page 2: Communities, Spoilers

Archive

• Page 1: Dido, The Killers, Ugly Betty, Privileged
• Page 2: South of Nowhere, Sarah Wayne Callies, Flash Forward, Melrose Place
• Page 3: Dollhouse, Michelle Williams, Paramore, Neil Patrick Harris
  Page 4: No Ordinary Family, Life Unexpected, 30 Rock, Greek
  Page 5: V: The Series, Hellcats, The Office

Thanks to Tina for keeping the list of available avatars updated.

Custom Avatars
You need to have made 101 posts in order to add a custom made avatar. The size limit for an avatar is 100 x 100 pixels and a maximum of 39,1 bytes. Once you have reached 101 posts, an option to upload a custom avatar from your computer will be added (it may take up to 24 hours for this to start) in your User CP page in the edit avatar section. When you upload a new avatar, it can take up to an hour for you or others to be able to see it. It's because custom avatars are only uploaded to one server initially and it takes time for it to be copied to the other server (whenever you connect to Fan Forum - TV Shows, Music, Movies, Female Celebrities, Male Celebrities, Spoilers, & More... now, you can end up on either of the two servers).

FAQ

Q: How do I add an avatar?
1. Go to 'USER CP'
2. Go to 'Edit Avatar'
3. Upload your avatar.
4. Click 'Save changes'.

Q: I have 101 posts but there's no option to add a custom avatar. What's the problem?
A: It can take up to 24 hours for the option to show up, but it will be there eventually.

Q: Where can I find avatars to use, if I can't/don't want to make them myself?
A: There are usually threads for avatars on each individual board, but you can also find some on the Icons, Mood Themes, and Avatars Thread (for ready made Avatars) or the Requests Thread (where you can Request a specific Avatar) on the Fan Art Board. On that board you'll also be able to find a Tutorials thread where you can find guidelines to help you make your own avatar.

Q: Do I have to give credit to the person who made the avatar?
A: It is common courtesy to credit the person who made the avatar you are using in your signature. It is not an actual rule, but most people do it any way.

Q: How big can my avatar be?
A: an avatar can be 100 x 100 pixels or 39.1 KB (whichever is smaller)

Q: The avatar I want to use is too big with regards to the file size that allows. Is there anything I can do?
A: Yes. You can try crunching it here or here. Simply save the avatar to your computer and upload it into the appropriate cruncher and it will provide a smaller file.

Q: Can I use a non-custom avatar before I have 101 posts?
A: Yes, there is a selection of default avatars available for new posters.

Q: Is there anything that is not allowed in an avatar?
A: Avatars should be PG-13, just like the rest of the content on Fan Forum. This means no nudity or explicit violence. Also, if a word gets censored when you try to post it, you shouldn't use that word in an avatar either.

Q: What file types can my avatar be?
A: will only accept the following file types:

• .jpeg
• .png
• .gif

If you would like to use an avatar that is not one of the aforementioned three, try visiting the Image Converter at PictureResize to convert the image for free.

If you have any other questions, please ask them on this thread!

Note: This thread should be restarted by an Info Center Moderator. Thanks.

Chris

Hi Amy, if the promo pics have been published or aired in a trailer, then it's fine to use them in icons. If they're from filming pictures or stills, then no because they're spoilerish.

It's not just you. The "who's online" feature is disabled because of the strain it put on the servers.

KellynDylanForever

Ah, okey dokey. Thanks a bunch!

Dingbat

Tank you, Chris

unfaithfully

Hey, I'm new here, and I have a little problem. I've got wrong login, because I've missed "i" between "a" and "t" during the registering. Do you know how I can change it?

Chris

In your user name? "unfaithfully" seems to be spelled correctly now.

PermanentCatcher

I'm trying to use a GIF avatar but when I upload it, it just stays on text. Does that mean it's too big or something? I'm totally helpless when it comes to computers, btw.

stargate barbie

Can you post the icon on the thread so i/others can take a look at it?

unfaithfully

Yes, because Jerry D corrected it for me

stargate barbie

I'm glad you got it all sorted out!

michelle1

How do I get an avatar? I'm really confused.

retro physical

First, you have to find an avatar/icon that is 100 x 100 pixels or 39.1 KB and save it. Once you've done that, go to your User CP with is in the top left corner of the screen. On the left side you'll see a link that says 'edit avatar' and click that. You'll see a button that says "Browse...", click that and then select the avatar you want. Then click 'Save Changes' and everything should be saved!

Hope that helps!

Chris

It takes the software a little while to update the permissions on your account. You should definitely see the option for uploading an avatar now.

italiangal

Hey peeps.

One question...how do i apply an avatar? Have no idea how to do it? I've reached that mark of 101. All i know is that i go to user CP, thats it....now what do i do? Help

n e r b l e

check out this thread

http://www.fanforum.com/f20/general-...77/index8.html

someone just asked the same thing