diff --git a/src/models/userProfile.js b/src/models/userProfile.js
index 61e8e8f91..2d00eaee1 100644
--- a/src/models/userProfile.js
+++ b/src/models/userProfile.js
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ const userProfileSchema = new Schema({
         required: true,
         default: 'white',
       },
-      iconId: { type: String, required: true },
+      iconId: { type: String, required: false },
     },
   ],
   location: {