---
title: How to Add a Logo and Site Icon to Your Website
description: "You can add or update your website's logo and site icon to strengthen your branding using the WordPress customization tools."
url: "https://thewebops.com/help-center/website-design-branding/how-to-add-a-logo-and-site-icon-to-your-website/"
updated: "2026-05-13"
category: "Website Design & Branding"
---

# How to Add a Logo and Site Icon to Your Website

#### Where to Add Your Logo and Site Icon

To access the logo and site icon settings:

1. Log in to your **WordPress Dashboard**
2. Go to **Appearance → Customize**
3. The Customizer will open with a live preview of your website

#### Change or Add Your Website Logo

Your logo appears in the header of your website.
 To change or add your logo:

1. In the Customizer, navigate to **Header**
2. Open **Site Title & Logo**
3. Click **Select Logo**
4. Upload a new image or choose one from the Media Library
5. Preview how the logo appears on your website

#### Change or Add the Site Icon

The site icon appears in browser tabs and bookmarks.
 To change or add the site icon:

1. In the Customizer, navigate to **Site Identity**
2. Click **Select Site Icon**
3. Upload an image (recommended size: **512 × 512 pixels**)
4. Preview how the icon appears in the browser tab

#### Preview Your Changes

All changes are displayed instantly in the live preview.
 You can switch between desktop, tablet, and mobile views to check responsiveness.

#### Save Your Changes

When you're satisfied with the updates:

1. Click **Publish** to apply the changes to your live website

#### Important Notes

- Logo layout and size depend on your active theme
- Some themes allow hiding the site title when a logo is set
- Changes are not live until published