This post shows users and new students that How to hide User list on Ubuntu logon screen. If you wish to hide User List on Ubuntu then this post is ideal for you.
Ubuntu is a Linux Operating System based on Debian and mostly composed of non-profit(free) and open-source software. It is a complete Linux operating system that compatible with desktops, laptops, server and other devices. Ubuntu is Open Source so it is freely available for both community and professional support.
Linux is an operating system, like Windows OS, iOS, and Mac OS. Linux is one of the most popular operating system on the planet, Android is also powered by Linux OS(operating system). An operating system is software that manages all hardware resources associated with desktop or laptop. In simple words, the OS(operating system) manages communication between software and hardware.
If you are a learner and looking for a Linux distribution for Learning then Ubuntu Linux Operating System is best for you as a beginning.
When you install Ubuntu on your system, by default it is show all users list on Logon Screen. If you want to login you need to select your account name from list and then type correct password.
But if you want to disable users list from Logon Screen means User need to type their both username and password then follow below steps to do that:
Disable user list on logon screen
For open greeter configuration file, simply run the below commands:
sudo nano /etc/gdm3/greeter.dconf-defaults
When the configuration file is opens, then un-comment (#) the highlighted line in the config file as shown similar like below and then save it.
# Login manager options
# =====================
[org/gnome/login-screen]
#logo='/usr/share/images/vendor-logos/logo-text-version-128.png'
# - Disable user list
disable-user-list=true
# - Disable restart buttons
# disable-restart-buttons=true
# - Show a login welcome messageNow Save the config file and exit it.
Restart Your Desktop’
After the making the changes in configuration file simply restart your desktop to see the changes.
Now User need to type both their user name and password correctly to get access.
That’s all
If you find any error and issue in above steps , please use comment box below to report.
