Where to find and insert icons in Systeme.io

Systeme.io has a built-in icon library you can access directly from the page editor. When you're building a page, look for the icon button in the left sidebar — it looks like a small square with symbols inside. Click it, search for the icon you want by name (like "star" or "check"), and drag it onto your page. The icon appears as a draggable element you can resize, recolor, and position anywhere.

You don't need to upload icons from elsewhere or use external tools. Everything you need is already in Systeme.io's editor, which makes the process faster than hunting for icons on design sites and importing them yourself.

Key Takeaways

  • Icons in Systeme.io come from the built-in library accessed through the left sidebar icon button, not from external sources.
  • You can search for icons by name, resize them, change their color to match your page design, and move them freely.
  • Icons work best for highlighting key points, breaking up text, or marking sections like features or benefits.
  • The same icon can be used multiple times on a page without any extra steps or file management.

Accessing the icon library from your page editor

Open any page you're building in Systeme.io and look at the left sidebar. You'll see several buttons stacked vertically — text, images, buttons, and others. One of them shows a grid or symbol icon. Click that button to open the icon library panel.

A search box appears at the top of the panel. Type what you're looking for: "arrow," "heart," "lock," "phone," "email," or any common symbol. Systeme.io filters the library in real time, showing you matching icons as you type. If you're not sure what to search for, scroll through the full library to browse categories.

Dragging icons onto your page and positioning them

Once you find an icon you want, click and drag it from the library panel onto your page. It lands wherever you drop it. You can then click the icon to select it and move it around, just like any other element on the page.

The icon appears with a selection box around it when active. You can drag the corners to resize it larger or smaller. Most icons scale cleanly at any size without looking blurry, because they're vector-based rather than image files. If you want the icon to stay a certain size, drag it to that size and then click elsewhere on the page to deselect it.

Changing icon colors to match your design

Select an icon on your page and look for the color option in the toolbar above it or in a properties panel on the right side of the editor. Click the color picker and choose a new color. The icon changes instantly.

You can make each icon a different color, or use the same color across multiple icons for visual consistency. If you're building a feature list with five icons, for example, you might make them all match your brand color or use different colors to distinguish each feature.

Common uses for icons on Systeme.io pages

Icons work well next to headings to draw attention — a checkmark next to "Included in this plan" or a star next to "Most popular." They also break up long text sections and make pages easier to scan. A list of benefits reads faster with an icon before each item than without one.

Icons can also mark navigation or action items: an arrow pointing right suggests "click here," a phone icon signals a contact method, and a lock icon conveys security or privacy. Use them intentionally rather than decoratively — an icon should reinforce what the text already says, not distract from it.

Troubleshooting icons that don't look right

If an icon appears too small to see clearly, select it and drag a corner to make it larger. Most icons are readable at 30 pixels or bigger; anything smaller may look like a smudge on mobile devices. Test your page on a phone to see how icons appear at actual size.

If an icon's color doesn't show up against your background, select the icon and change its color to something with more contrast. A light gray icon on a light background disappears; switch it to dark gray or your brand color instead. If you can't find the icon you want in the library, search for a similar one — Systeme.io's library covers most common symbols, but not every possible icon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upload my own custom icons instead of using the built-in library?

Systeme.io's icon feature uses only the built-in library. If you need a custom icon, upload it as an image file instead using the image button in the sidebar. This gives you more control but requires you to manage the file separately.

Do icons slow down my page or affect how fast it loads?

No. Icons from Systeme.io's library are lightweight and don't noticeably impact page speed. They load as part of the platform's standard resources, not as separate files you have to host.

Can I make an icon clickable or link it to another page?

Icons themselves don't have built-in link functionality in Systeme.io. If you need a clickable icon, place it inside a button element or put it next to a text link. This keeps the interaction clear to visitors.

What happens to icons if I change my page layout or design?

Icons stay in place and keep their size and color unless you manually change them. If you redesign your page, you can reposition and recolor icons to match the new layout without losing them.