---
title: "Feature: #48947 - Avatars for backend users"
manual: "TYPO3 Core Changelog"
version: "main"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/changelog:feature-48947"
source: "Changelog/7.4/Feature-48947-AvatarsForBackendUsers.rst"
typo3-version: "7.4"
typo3-major: 7
type: "feature"
issue: 48947
forge: "https://forge.typo3.org/issues/48947"
tags: ["Backend"]
rendered: "2026-09-20T18:31:11+00:00"
---

# Feature: #48947 - Avatars for backend users {#feature-48947}

See [forge#48947](https://forge.typo3.org/issues/48947)

## Description {#description}

To improve the user experience in collaborative content editing, avatars for backend users have been introduced.
Avatars will be either user defined by uploading a custom image or generated by the system.

## Impact {#impact}

The avatars will be shown in the topbar, users list and other places.