How do I set up my Gmail profile picture so others can see it, and not just me?

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I set a profile picture, but it only shows up for me, not to others on any emails I've sent to them. I can't get a Google+ account because I'm using my school email. So, is there a way to set it so that others who I email can see it when I email them, and not just me? Even though I can't get a Google+ account? Or is there no way for that to happen?

serenesat · Answer

For this you don't need to have Google Plus account. You can set Gmail profile picture and picture's visibility. From Gmail Help:

Change your picture

Open Gmail.
  In the top right, click Settings Settings (gear icon).
  Click Settings.
  In the "My Picture" section, click Change picture.
  Select or upload a new picture.
  Select the portion of the photo you want to show.
  Click Apply changes.

Change your picture's visibility

Using a browser, open Gmail.
  In the top right, click Settings Settings (gear icon).
  Click Settings.
  In the "My Picture" section, select a visibility option.

Visible to everyone: Anyone who you email, or who emails you, can see your picture.
  
  Visible only to people I can chat with: Only people you've given permission to chat with you or see when you're online can see your picture.

How do I set up my Gmail profile picture so others can see it, and not just me?

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