![DQmTDMiWK2KupdJsbg9dVFhs5JoeSwhV3Qga5FHMETX9PKX.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTDMiWK2KupdJsbg9dVFhs5JoeSwhV3Qga5FHMETX9PKX/DQmTDMiWK2KupdJsbg9dVFhs5JoeSwhV3Qga5FHMETX9PKX.jpg)

We all know that the steemit interface is not very user friendly and sometimes even the easiest tasks can be complicated. so today i will be showing you how to upload a profile picture and a cover image.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO 
![4 (2).png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVSMc85bb26mmmAwKTU1qrRrgwvT2NENVrtxtcFG61AcZ/4%20(2).png)

GOT IT?............good

Now to upload an image on steemit generally requires a link or path to the image as do every website on the net except that other websites provide a wa to just select the image and it will do the rest for ou but steemt requires you to paste a link or path yourself. 
To do this, click the post button on the top right corner of your screen, for mobile users it look like a pencil. you get a page like the one below, now click the link as shown
![1.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXzM9jqRfzCh3DsgWu64MUxFawBhBCcxrdr6dPa92uA5g/1.png)

Now this prompts you to select the image you want and then it uploads it to the steemit server (you will see a progress counter under the text area) and generates a link for you like the one below. Copy this link

![2.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUr9JzgcCqWFywGMSM6GUddjVjTksJec7wgC7Z9PaCtfg/2.png)

Now go to the settings tab in your profile and paste the link in either of the text boxes shown belo depending on which of the you want to upload.
![3.png](https://steemitimages.com/DQmV2ZT19wW7rpBPUu2kqH8sapNGoiu1xbH7u6gBudymq56/3.png)

Its that simple


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https://steemit.com/steemit/@jo5h/how-to-get-your-private-posting-key-the-newbie-manual

https://steemit.com/minnowsupport/@jo5h/the-steemit-markdown-the-newbie-manual



I hope this was helpful. Feel free to make requests for specific tutorials in the comments also drop your questions