Change your Email Address and Profile Picture in Moodle

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Step-by-step instructions showing how to update your profile picture and email address in Moodle.

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Tutorial: Update Your Email Address in Moodle

Use these steps to change the email address connected to your Moodle profile so notifications go to your new staff email.

Before you begin
  • You can log in to Moodle successfully.
  • You know your new staff email address.
  • If you’re on a shared computer, make sure you’re signed in to the correct account.
Step-by-step
  1. Log in to Moodle.
    Go to your Moodle site and sign in using your usual Okanagan College login method.
  2. Open your user menu.
    In the top-right corner, click your name or profile icon.
  3. Go to your profile settings.
    Select Profile or Preferences (wording may vary).
  4. Select “Edit profile.”
    Look for Edit profile and click it to open your profile details.
  5. Update your email address.
    Find the field labeled Email address and replace the old email with your new staff email.
  6. Save your changes.
    Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update profile (or Save changes).
  7. Confirm (if prompted).
    Some Moodle setups send a confirmation email. If you receive one, open it in your new inbox and confirm the update.
  8. Quick check.
    Return to your profile and confirm your email shows your new staff address.

If you can’t edit your email

If the email field is greyed out, missing, or keeps changing back, it may be controlled by the College account system. In that case, contact your Moodle support team and include your name, old email, and new staff email.

Optional: Change Your Profile Picture

Your profile picture appears in Moodle courses, discussion forums, and participant lists. Follow the steps below to upload or change your photo.

  1. Open your profile.
    Click your name or profile icon in the top-right corner and select Profile.
  2. Select “Edit profile.”
    Click Edit profile to open your profile settings.
  3. Find the “User picture” section.
    Scroll down until you see User picture.
  4. Upload a new image.
    Click the image upload area and either:
    • Drag and drop a photo, or
    • Click Add and select an image from your computer
  5. Adjust image description (optional).
    You can leave the description blank or add a short label (for accessibility).
  6. Save your changes.
    Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update profile.
  7. Confirm the update.
    Return to your profile to make sure the new image is displaying correctly.

Tip: Use a clear, professional headshot. Square images work best, and your face should be centered for proper cropping.

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Article ID: 6950
Created
Fri 10/6/23 6:04 PM
Modified
Mon 2/2/26 3:09 PM