Setting up your profile picture in Canvas LMS

1. To get started, click the Account link in the Global Navigation menu and then click the Settings link. You can view all of your personal user settings such as your profile picture, name preferences, language, time zone, and feature options. 
   

1. To add or modify your profile picture, click the edit profile picture icon. Click the Upload a Picture tab, then click the Choose a Picture link. Find the image you want to upload from your computer and click the Open or Choose button. 
   

1. Drag the selection box to resize or crop your picture. Click the Save button to upload your picture. 
   

Interested in learning more? Watch this video about other personalization available to you via user settings:

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