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Adding a Profile Picture to Moodle

Summary

This article will demonstrate how to add a profile image to a user's Moodle profile. 

This Guide Will Help You to:

  • Add a profile image to your Moodle profile

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  1. Log into Moodle.
  2. On the welcome page, click on the circle containing your initials in the top right hand corner. A drop-down menu will appear. Click on Preferences.

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3. On the Preference page, you will see a section on the left titled User Account. The first option is Edit profile. 

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4. Scroll down to the User picture section. Here you can drag and drop your chosen profile image into the Files box or click on the + sign. 

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5.. Choose Upload a file from the file picker. Choose the file and click Upload this file. 

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6. Click Update profile to save. Your profile picture will be added to your Moodle account and will be displayed in your courses. 

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Seek Further Assistance


For additional assistance please contact, Clarkson OIT Help Desk;

Online: Get Help
Email: helpdesk@clarkson.edu
Call: 315-268-HELP (x4357)

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