How to Change Your Mac Login Picture
Changing the login picture of your Mac takes a few clicks in your System Preferences, but the process does come with one catch. Here’s what to do: Changing your Mac login photo also makes the same change on other Apple devices. The login photo is actually the photo that’s connected to your Apple ID account. So, you’re not just changing something on your Mac; you’re actually changing your Apple ID picture. Any device that uses the same Apple ID as you Mac will automatically have this image applied. This detail may not be a problem, but it’s worth knowing.
Memoji: Animated characters that you can customize.Emoji: Classic emoji icons.Monogram: A stylized version of your initials.Camera: Take a new photo using your Mac’s camera.Photos: Choose an existing picture from the pre-installed Photos app.Suggestions: Take suggestions from Apple or choose from default images.
For example, for Memoji, you can zoom in using the slider, drag the Memoji around in the circle, choose a Pose, or apply a background color in the Style menu. When you’ve got the login image you want, click Save.
How to Change Your Mac’s Login Screen Wallpaper
Your profile photo isn’t the only one that you can customize on the Mac login screen. You can change the background wallpaper, too. The login screen uses the same image as your desktop wallpaper. So, to change what you see there, change the desktop by following these steps:
Desktop Pictures: This is the set of pre-installed images provided by Apple with the macOS. Colors: A set of pre-defined solid colors. Photos: Select images from your pre-installed Photos app. Folders: Got a folder full of pictures you want to pick from? Add it by clicking the + icon and then browse for a new wallpaper.
Dynamic: Choose this option and the wallpaper will change throughout the day based on your location. Automatic: Adjusts from light to dark mode depending on the time of day. Light: The version of the wallpaper for Light mode. Dark: The version of the wallpaper for Dark mode.
