Adding a Custom Avatar to an 8x8 Work Chat Room

Objective

Add a custom image as the Avatar of an 8x8 Work Chat Room.

Applies To

  • 8x8 Work Chat Rooms
  • 8x8 Work for Desktop
  • 8x8 Work for Web
  • 8x8 Work for Mobile

Procedure

Prior to proceeding, you will need to have the image you would like to use as the Avatar saved on your device.

8x8 Work for Desktop or 8x8 Work for Web

  1. Sign in to 8x8 Work for Desktop or 8x8 Work for Web.
  2. Select Messages.
  3. Select the 8x8 Work Chat Room to customize.
  4. Select More options (three dots).
  5. Select Room details.
  6. Select Add Image (plus sign) in the Avatar section.
  7. Drag and drop the image to use for the Avatar or select Upload and browse for the image.
  8. Select Save and go back.

8x8 Work for Mobile

  1. Sign in to 8x8 Work for Mobile.
  2. Select Messages.
  3. Select the 8x8 Work Chat Room to customize.
  4. Tap on the Avatar (the picture to the left of the room name).
  5. Tap on the camera icon in the Avatar section.
  6. Select the image to use for the Avatar.
  7. Tap Save.