---
title: "Add personalized welcome messages"
slug: "/help/demos/personalize/lead-forms/welcome-messages"
last_updated: "2025-05-16T16:14:20Z"
zendesk_id: 15406914002323
zendesk_url: "https://help.walnut.io/hc/en-us/articles/15406914002323-Elevate-Your-Demos-With-Personalized-Welcome-Messages"
locale: "en-us"
category: "Getting Started"
section: "Publishing, Sharing, and Updating Demos"
product: "demos"
topic: "personalize/lead-forms"
displayed_sidebar: "demosSidebar"
sidebar_position: 1
---

Say hey your way 👋—add a personal touch to your demo email gate with a custom welcome message.

-   **Edit the welcome message text** to say it your way ✍️
    
-   **Match colors** to your guides or brand 🎨
    
-   **Add your avatar** to bring a friendly face to the experience 🧑‍💻
    

![Screenshot 2025-05-16 at 12.03.21 PM.png](pathname:///images/81046e26e49a975c.png)

---

### **How It Works**

1.  Open **Demo Preferences**
2.  Under the **Access Control** tab, enter your own welcome message
3.  Check the **‘Show Avatar’** box to include your image
4.  Use the **‘Select Colors’** options to match your branding

Learn more about the **demo email gate** and Walnut Insights [here](https://help.walnut.io/hc/en-us/articles/32107248394643).