Google Messages 'Your Profile' Settings allows people to put a name and photo. This new feature setting will significantly improve Messenger's general functionality and make the conversation more personal. 

By including a profile photo and username, people know the other users in group or one-on-one conversations. This option is now being spread to users. It will be open to all users in the next couple of weeks.

Purpose of the Update

The new “Your profile” option in Google Messages creates setting changes to increase user interaction customisation and privacy. The app becomes more friendly as users can add their names and profile pictures. It is because people with whom they are in a group or one-on-one conversation are easily recognisable. 

Unlike a traditional app, this feature makes it user-friendly for managing their information. Optional settings include whether the user’s name and a picture of the user are visible or not at all.

How to Use the New Settings

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to access and customise the Your Profile settings in Google Messages:

Accessing the Settings

To access the 'Your Profile' settings:

Click on the three horizontal lines at the top of the right of the screen.

From the drop-down menu, click on Settings.

Scroll down and touch on the Your profile link to load your profile customisation area.

Customizing Name and Picture

To update your name and profile picture:

When in Your profile, click Name or Profile Picture in the link.

To alter information in the corresponding text field, tap the save button.

Click on the camera icon or choose from the gallery to select an image from your device.

Select the photo you want to use by clicking on it and then improving and finalizing it as necessary.

Adjusting Visibility

To choose who can view your profile:

Now go to Your profile settings and scroll to the Visibility section.

Select one of the following options based on your preferences:

The profile will be noticeable to any user you have exchanged messages with.

Your profile will be private, so only people you allow through your contact list can see it.

Select any options, and your profile visibility will be adjusted immediately.

Pivotal Features

The "Your Profile" setting in Google Messages introduces several powerful tools that enhance user control, privacy, and integration:

Profile Sharing

We now call this feature “Profile Discovery” or “Profile Sharing.” Since it enables users to share their profile information with others. When you want to meet new people in your field or just update. This feature helps streamline that process.

Visibility Options

Users have full control over who can view their profile through three customisable visibility settings:

People you message: 'Your profile' will be visible to anyone you have conversed with. This makes it easy for other persons you come across to identify you.

Only your contacts: This limits the ability to see people on the app and the contacts app. The update makes it more secure.

No one: Perfect for users who want to hide their identity as the profile remains private.

Google Account Integration

It must be noted that the “Your Profile” setting is linked to your Google profile. This means that your Google Messages profile will automatically be linked to your Google account profile. This is helpful to the consumer because the requirements are the same for all Google services.

Why It Matters

These features help users better control their privacy and presence. They are useful for one or several Google services and for better organising their accounts on multiple Google platforms.

The Wrap-Up

New “Your Profile” options in Google Messages give users more privacy and personalisation powers. You can add or remove information, including your profile image. This can be considered in this aspect. 

By marking these options, you can choose whether to share your information with everyone you message, limit it to people you know, or keep it private. These changes make your online profile safer and simpler to manage.

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