How to set your own profile picture

How to set your own profile picture

Setting your profile picture in Sumac is a great way to personalize your Sumac experience! When you add your profile picture, it is displayed in your contact record, as well as your Sumac console.

From your Sumac console, click "Contacts" to open your Contact list, then sort by the Last Name column and start typing your last name to find your contact record. Double-click your name to open your Contact record.



If you do not have a contact record in Sumac, add yourself to the database now! Check out this article for guidance on how to create new contacts in Sumac.
Once you've created your contact record, ask your Sumac Administrator to link your contact record to your user profile. Learn more here

In your Contact record, go to the "Picture" tab, then click  "Set" and choose an image on your computer to use as your profile picture. After selecting the image, click OK to save this change.



The next time you log into Sumac, your profile picture will appear in your Contact record and your Sumac console!






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