# Greeter

When you are just going to log in to the system, or you logged out, the Greeter is what you can see on your monitor. It's not really rich in functions, because it's like a regardful guardian with primary mission to welcome you, and protect your system from intruders.

## Log in

Enter your password to log in to the system.

Mind the **CapsLock** and **Numlock**. If either of them is on, you will be informed with a message beneath the password field.

<figure><img src="/files/B7wgfwEMbkUNcVTqGLrQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Greeter</p></figcaption></figure>

## Select from Multiple Accounts

If there are more than one user accounts on the computer, you can see individual cards for them in a horizontal card layout. Use the left/right arrow buttons on the keyboard to select and enter the system under a certain account.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can [manage user accounts](/elementary-os-user-handbook/get-started/explore-system-settings/manage-user-accounts.md), and change passwords in the System Settings (**User Accounts**). Mind that some settings require administrator rights to be changed.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/vlzUzdJy4Zvx0xaE4KtN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Greeter with Multiple Accounts</p></figcaption></figure>

## Greeter System Indicators <a href="#greeter-system-indicators" id="greeter-system-indicators"></a>

In the top-right of the Greeter, you can see the System Indicators same as [those on your desktop](/elementary-os-user-handbook/overview/desktop-tour/panel.md#system-indicators). There are not as many of them as on the desktop, and their functionality is limited to the very basics.

The following system indicators can be available:

* **Session** — with options to suspend, shut down, or restart
* **Power** — shows battery charge and gives the option to adjust brightness
* **Network** — with options to connect to available network, and VPN if configured beforehand
* **Bluetooth** — you can turn it on/off, and select from paired devices
* **Keyboard layout** — only displayed if two or more layouts are added
* **Universal access** — includes the Screen Reader and Onscreen Keyboard switchers


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