Help/FAQ

I want to edit my profile

Your profile contains all personal information about you on My Opera. It includes among other things your name, your Wii friend codes, and fast facts about you.

To change your profile, log in to My Opera, click the "settings" icon in the menu and choose "Edit profile". When you have finished making changes, scroll down and click "Save profile".

How do I change my status?

You can update your status on the community home page.

How can I change my password?

Click on the "settings" icon in the menu, and select "Privacy & password".

I need to change my e-mail address

To change your e-mail address you have to log in to your My Opera account. Click on the "settings" icon in the menu and choose "Edit profile". Change your e-mail address, scroll down, and click on "Save profile".

I want to change my profile- and avatar picture

Click on the "settings" icon in the menu and choose "Edit profile". Under "Photo", click the "Choose" button, and select a profile picture. Hint: The photo will automatically be scaled down if it is larger than 320*240 pixels.

If you would like to change your avatar (a small image (50*50 pixels) that is displayed next to your username on all the posts you make), then click the "Choose" button under "Avatar", and select an avatar.

When you have finished changing your profile- and/or avatar picture, click the "Save profile" button at the bottom of the page.

I want a forum signature

First, make sure you're logged in to your My Opera account. Go to the forums section and click on "My settings" (alternatively, use this direct link). Add a forum signature ("Title and forum signature") and save changes!

I want to change my username

Some Opera services require you to have a valid username. You can only change your username if it has any of the following characters: _ + . @ / ? & or spaces. You will be asked to change your username if it is not valid. You can also contact us to have it changed.

How can I delete my account?

Please contact us if you want your account removed from My Opera.