# Add GIF Avatar

You can set a custom animated avatar for your ENS names on your Vision profile in just a few steps:\
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1\. Go to vision.io and open your profile\


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2. &#x20;Click "View in Manager" on the name you want to update

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3. Switch to the second tab — Records

Click "Edit Records"

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4. Switch to the 4rd tab "Custom" Records and add a new one

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In the left field, enter avatar (lowercase!)

In the right field, paste your GIF link (e.g. from imgur or IPFS)

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5. Confirm setting your new records. this will cost a gas fee on the ethereum network.\
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6.  Trigger a metadata refresh\


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Wait 2–3 mins, then refresh your browser and go back to your profile — boom, GIF avatar loaded 🔥\
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