How to Change Lock Screen Profile Picture on Mac

If you’re looking for a way to personalize your Mac, changing your lock screen profile picture is a great place to start. Your lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer, and changing your profile picture can make it feel more like your own. Here’s how to change your lock screen profile picture on a Mac.

1. Open System Preferences

The first step is to open System Preferences. You can do this by clicking on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen and selecting “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.

2. Click on Users & Groups

Once you’re in System Preferences, click on the “Users & Groups” icon. This will bring up a window with your user account information.

3. Click the Lock Icon

In order to make changes to your user account, you’ll need to click the lock icon in the bottom left corner of the window. You’ll be prompted to enter your administrator username and password.

4. Select Your User Account

Once you’ve unlocked the Users & Groups preferences, select your user account from the list on the left-hand side of the window.

5. Click on the Camera Icon

Under your user account information, you should see a camera icon labeled “Edit Picture.” Click on this icon to open the image selection window.

6. Choose a New Image

In the image selection window, you can choose a new image from your files, take a new picture with your Mac’s camera, or select a picture from your iCloud account. Once you’ve selected your new image, click “Choose” to save it.

7. Adjust the Image

You can adjust the size and position of your new image by clicking and dragging it within the preview window. Once you’re happy with the way your image looks, click “Set Lock Screen Picture” to save your changes.

8. Lock Your Mac

Now that you’ve changed your lock screen profile picture, lock your Mac to see the new image in action. You can do this by clicking on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen and selecting “Lock Screen” from the dropdown menu.

9. Additional Tips

• If you want to change your login screen profile picture as well, you can do so by selecting “Login Options” from the “Users & Groups” preferences and clicking on the camera icon next to “Edit” under “Login Picture.”
• If you don’t see the camera icon in your Users & Groups preferences, your Mac may not have a built-in camera. You can still select a picture from your files or iCloud account.
• If you’re having trouble selecting an image, make sure it’s in a supported file format (JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, or GIF).

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Conclusion

Personalizing your Mac by changing your lock screen profile picture is a quick and easy way to make it feel more like your own. With these simple steps, you can choose a new image that reflects your personality and style.