Users and sync

Manage usernames and account pictures

To help you quickly identify the account you want to use, usernames and pictures are shown by default for the accounts listed on the main sign-in screen. When you sign in to an account for the first time on your Chrome device, you'll be prompted to choose a picture to represent your account. If you are the owner of the account, you can choose to hide such account details on the sign-in screen.

Change your account picture

  1. If you haven’t already, sign in to your Chrome device.
  2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears.
  3. Select Settings and find the “Users” section.
  4. Click the picture for your account.
  5. In the “Change picture” dialog that appears, you can reset your account picture:
    • Choose a file: Click the icon to use an image saved on your Chrome device or a connected external device.
    • Take a photo: Click the icon to take a new snapshot using a webcam. Strike your favorite pose, then click the button. To flip your photo horizontally, place your cursor over the photo and click on the arrow icon in the lower-right. If you're dissatisfied with the photo, click the button to retake it, as many times as you like!
    • Use your Google Profile photo: Use the same photo associated with the public profile for your Google Account. Learn more about Google Profiles.
    • Use an icon: Do you think puppies are cute? Are you an avid cyclist? Choose from a variety of fun icons.

Hide usernames and photos

If you're signed in with the owner account, you can choose to hide usernames and photos on the sign-in screen. That way, someone can’t see the accounts that have been used on the device.

  1. Sign in to the Chrome device with the account designated as the owner.
  2. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears.
  3. Select Settings and find the “Users” section.
  4. Click Manage other users.
  5. Deselect the “Show usernames and photos on the sign-in screen” checkbox.

Now a generic “Sign in” dialog appears on the main sign-in screen, whenever you’re signed out.

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