# 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, 25.04.



<span style="font-size: larger;">**Metadata**</span>

| 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       |
