How to add a picture to the login screen for users in Linux Mint

ceantuco · 10-27-2012, 01:52 PM

Hi,

I installed linux mint maya 13 on my laptop. During installation, when the installer prompted me to take a picture for my user, I just skipped it. Now, I would like to add a picture but for some reason I can't find where. I went to user settings but there is no option there. I also googled a solution and some guy suggested to put the picture I want on the /home/user folder and change the extension to .face but it did not work. Can you help?
Thanks!

Fa773N_M0nK · 10-28-2012, 12:52 PM

Its easy!

Take your picture and put it in some location you remember.

In the "mintMenu", under "Preferences", go to "User Accounts". (You can also search for it)

Unlock "User Accounts". There is a button on the top-right corner. Give your password.

Click on the picture next to your name.

Click on "Browse for more pictures ..."

Select your picture at the location mentioned earlier.

You can also use one of the default pictures!

ceantuco · 10-28-2012, 03:32 PM

Hi,
I don't have user accounts option under preferences. I also searched for it but nothing came up. However, I do have 'Users and Groups' under Administration.

Fa773N_M0nK · 10-28-2012, 04:47 PM

In that case I need some more information.

Which desktop environment are you using? ( Cinnamon, MATE, KDE, XFCE ... )

ceantuco · 10-29-2012, 11:55 AM

Hi,

I am using MATE. I thought I posted it on the title but I didn't!
Thanks!

Fa773N_M0nK · 10-29-2012, 05:06 PM

That's fine!

I do not use MATE, but found the solution here.

It seems you've to go to "System Settings" -> "Login Photo" (in the "Other" category).

That should be the easiest way to do it.