Sets the background image for the login screen.

URI to use for the background image. Note that the backend only supports local (file://) URIs. It overrides the value defined in the default style sheet.

  • Type: dconf

  • Key: /com/ubuntu/login-screen/background-picture-uri

  • Default: ‘’

Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.

Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

Computer Policies -> Ubuntu -> Login Screen -> Interface -> Sets the background image for the login screen.

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Ubuntu\gdm\dconf\com\ubuntu\login-screen\background-picture-uri

Element type

text

Class:

Machine