The invention provides a method and device for setting linkman information. The method comprises the steps of detecting a setting state of an identity image in the linkman information, acquiring a target image of a linkman to respond to the confirmation that the setting state is that the identity image is not set, and setting the identity image according to the target image. By means of the method for setting the linkman information, when a user terminal detects that the identity image in the linkman information is not set, the target image of the linkman can be actively acquired, and the identity image is set according to the target image. Compared with the related technology, manual operation for linkman identity image setting is effectively reduced, the content of linkman information is enriched, intuitive feelings and enjoyment of communication are enhanced, and the intelligent degree of the user terminal is improved.