How do I add a profile picture in my user account as an instructor?

In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].

Click the profile picture icon.

Note: If you don't see a placeholder profile picture icon, your institution does not allow you to add or change your profile picture.

To upload a new profile picture, click the Upload a Picture tab [1], then click the choose a picture link [2]. You can also drag a picture from your desktop and drop it into the uploader.

To take a picture to use as your profile picture, click the Take a Picture tab [1], then click the Take Picture button [2].

Note: Depending on your browser, you may need to allow Canvas to access your camera. The Take a Picture option is not supported when using Safari or Internet Explorer.

If your institution allows Gravatars and you have a Gravatar account, you can import an existing Gravatar to use as your profile picture.

Click the From Gravatar tab [1] and enter your Gravatar email address in the field provided [2]. Click the Preview button to view your Gravatar. When you are finished, click the Save button [3].

Note: Before adding a photo in your Gravatar account, you will have to rate the photo. Please note that only G-rated Gravatar photos can be displayed as a Canvas profile picture.

The Profile picture you selected will show up instead of the placeholder profile picture.

Profile pictures are linked to your personal files, so you can easily delete them to remove old profile pictures.

Note: Gravatar images cannot be deleted from your account through your personal files. However, Gravatar images may be replaced with an uploaded image or with a captured image using the Take a Picture option.