How to create your Memoji

1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.

2. Tap the Plus button.

3. Swipe up or tap More.

4. Tap Memoji.

5. Swipe right and tap New Memoji.

6. Customise the features of your Memoji — such as skin tone, hairstyle, eyes and more.

   

7. Tap Done.

How to share Memoji stickers in Messages

Your Memoji will automatically become sticker packs that live in your keyboard, and you can use them in Messages, Mail and some third-party apps.

To share a Memoji sticker:

1. In Messages, open a conversation or start a new conversation.

2. Tap the Plus button, then tap Stickers.

3. Tap the Memoji tab.

4. Select the sticker you want to send.

   

5. Tap the Send button.

You can also touch and hold a Memoji sticker to peel and stick it onto any bubble in the conversation.

How to use an animated Memoji in Messages

1. Make sure you have a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.

2. Open Messages and tap the Compose button to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.

3. Tap the Plus button.

4. Swipe up or tap More.

5. Tap the Memoji button and swipe left to pick your Memoji.

6. Tap the Record button to record and Stop button to stop. You can record for up to 30 seconds. To choose a different Memoji with the same recording, tap another Memoji you’ve created. To create a Memoji sticker, touch and hold the Memoji and drag it to the message thread. To delete a Memoji, tap the Bin button.

   

7. Tap the Send button .

How to use an animated Memoji in FaceTime

1. Make sure you have a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.

2. Open FaceTime and make a call.

3. When the call starts, tap the Effects button.

4. Tap the Memoji you want to use.

   

5. Continue your FaceTime call with your customised Memoji. Or tap the Close button to continue without a Memoji or go back to the FaceTime menu.

To change your Memoji or to remove it during a FaceTime call, repeat steps 2-4.

Manage your Memoji

Want to change a Memoji that you've already created? You can edit the features, duplicate an existing Memoji with new features or delete a Memoji.

1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.

2. Tap the Plus button.

3. Swipe up or tap More.

4. Tap Memoji.

5. Swipe to the Memoji you want, then tap the More button.

6. Choose Edit, Duplicate or Delete.

If you want your Memoji on all of your compatible devices, you’ll need two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID, and you’ll need to be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of the devices. You’ll also need to have iCloud Drive turned on. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Drive.

Do more with your messages

Make your messages more expressive with effects such as message bubbles, full-screen animations and more.