# How to change your header in WordPress

> Change your WordPress site header by uploading a custom image or restoring the original through the Appearance menu.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/wp-using/how-to-change-your-header-in-wordpress
Updated: 2026-06-09

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You can update your WordPress site header at any time from the Appearance settings - this lets you upload a custom image or choose from your theme's built-in options.

![WordPress dashboard](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/a0/1c/a01c232a301004df6cf78f427c07558ab26333ca.png)

## Changing your header image

1. In your WordPress dashboard, click **Appearance**.

   ![Appearance menu](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/f9/b8/f9b820907f3d09618a9f80ce0fc9cb684d62c847.png)

2. Click **Header**. You will see a preview of your current header image.

   ![Header preview](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/bf/65/bf6541ef255471c2deb2353056bc44370c3f93fe.png)

3. Scroll down. Click **Browse** to upload your own image from your computer.

   ![Browse for image](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/a4/02/a402746cffcbe9160ca34cfbdbdbe6e0291135eb.png)

4. Alternatively, select one of the pre-supplied images from the list shown below the upload option.

   ![Select from list](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/ac/25/ac257f30f957bbcdca3bf93797671c58867a6817.png)

5. Use the **Remove Header Image** or **Restore Original Header Image** buttons if needed, then click **Save Changes**.

   ![Save changes](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/5f/ca/5fca8e55dde056a6f5c71778d6ff639267e64166.png)

Your new header is now saved and will appear on your site.

![Updated header](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/b7/86/b786900ab9f4f8491b90efc46884a39f3478fd10.png)

:::info
The **Appearance > Header** option is available in classic themes. If your theme uses the Full Site Editor (FSE), you will find header controls under **Appearance > Editor** instead.
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