How is the MantisBT avatar determined?

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I expect that it users Libravatar or Gravatar, but if so, which? Otherwise, how do I set one?

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Please describe the MantisBT process of creating an avatar for a user account

In MantisBT, creating an avatar for a user account involves a few steps, as the system does not support direct avatar uploads out of the box. Here is a general process:

  1. Enable Avatars: First, ensure that avatars are enabled in the configuration. This can be done by setting the following options in the config_defaults_inc.php file:

    $g_show_avatar = ON;
$g_show_avatar_threshold = REPORTER;

  2. Use Gravatar: MantisBT includes a built-in plugin called “Avatars via Gravatar” that allows users to display avatars from Gravatar. Users need to register with Gravatar using the same email address associated with their MantisBT account[1][7].

  3. Custom Plugin Development: If Gravatar is not suitable, users can develop a custom plugin to handle avatars. This involves creating a new field for file uploads and writing code to manage the upload, storage, and retrieval of avatar images[1].

  4. LDAP Integration: For organizations using LDAP, avatars can also be managed through Active Directory, assuming the photos are stored there[1].

These methods allow MantisBT users to display avatars, enhancing user identification within the system.

Citations:
[1] Photos for user accounts - Mantis Bug Tracker - Forums
[2] Developers Guide
[3] Creating User Accounts | MantisHub
[4] https://mantisbt.org/docs/master/en-US/Admin_Guide/Admin_Guide.pdf
[5] mantis - How to mention a user in MantisBT note - Stack Overflow
[6] Admin Guide
[7] Avatars for users [Mantis Bug Tracker Wiki]
[8] Avatar picture on new issue - Mantis Bug Tracker - Forums

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Indeed, @emyoulation, adding the e-mail address from Gramps - Bugtracker – Free Genealogy Software to Gravatar appears to have worked. Thanks.

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