How to Create a Memoji Profile on iPhone SE (2020)

Want to make your iPhone SE feel a little more you? Creating a Memoji profile lets you show off a cartoon version of yourself in Messages, FaceTime, and even your Apple ID. It’s fun, easy, and totally customizable.

Here’s how to create your Memoji profile using the built-in Messages app on the iPhone SE (2020) running iOS 13 or later.

Open the Messages App

From your Home screen, tap the Messages app.
Tap Edit in the top-left corner.
Select Edit Name and Photo.

Start Your Memoji

Tap Get Started when prompted to create your Memoji.
You’ll now see options to customize your look—go wild or keep it simple.

Customize Your Memoji Look

Work through the different tabs to personalize your avatar:

Skin: Adjust skin tone, freckles, blush, and beauty marks.
Hairstyle: Pick your hairstyle and hair color.
Head & Age: Choose your head shape and age.
Eyes, Brows, Nose, Mouth: Customize each feature with shape, color, and more.
Ears & Earrings: Add piercings and accessories.
Facial Hair: Add a beard or mustache.
Eyewear & Headwear: Choose glasses, hats, and other extras.

You’ll see a live preview as you go.

Save Your Memoji

Once you’re happy with your Memoji, tap Done.
You’ll now pick a pose and expression for your profile photo.
Tap Next when ready.

Adjust Position and Background

Drag to move and scale your Memoji inside the circle.
Tap Choose once it looks right.
Pick a background color for your profile image and tap Done.

Set Up Name and Sharing Preferences

Tap Done, then choose Continue.
When asked if you want to use your Memoji across all apps, tap:
- Use to apply it everywhere (like Apple ID and App Store),
- or Not Now if you’d rather keep it in Messages only.
Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your name and sharing settings, then tap Done.

Check Your Memoji Profile

Go back to Messages or open the App Store—you should now see your Memoji as your profile picture.

You can even use your Memoji in FaceTime or record animated videos to share in iMessage.