First things first, you’ll need to do this on the Facebook app not the web version in a browser. So make sure you’re got your phone or tablet to hand and get the iOS or Android app updated to the latest version if you can’t see the option.

How to make a Facebook Avatar

Open the app and tap the three lines in the top right cornerScroll down and click ‘See More’ next to the coloured shapesSelect Avatars at the top of this listClick next and then begin creating your avatar starting with skin toneThen customise it with a huge range of facial elements, accessories and clothesKeep going until you’re happy with your avatar and use the mirror icon to bring up your selfie camera to compare with your actual face

Once you’re done, you can then set it as your profile picture using the share button at the top, view the automatically generated stickers or edit it.

You can then send stickers in Facebook Messenger or use them in comments, just tap the emoji button at the side of the box and under stickers you’ll see your avatar at the bottom next to a clock symbol.

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