> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/profiles/create-a-profile.md).

# Create a Profile

When you send a message to a public or private channel, Threadly sends the message as a bot, with the option to customize the profile photo and name.

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Messages sent to a user's DM are sent as you. There will be no indication to an end user that Threadly powered the message.
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Follow the steps below to create a Profile:

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#### Navigate to the Threadly app

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#### Under ⚙️ Customization, click “**Manage Profiles**”

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#### Input a Profile name

Let your creativity soar! If you're sending a message announcing a big product release, you can set the profile name to be "Acme Product Team"
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#### Input a publicly accessible URL of this Profile photo.

Upon inputting a URL, the modal will show you a preview of how your photo will look. Learn more about [finding a public URL for your image of choice](broken://pages/VZwROZST0RJ2v0rZ7poJ).
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