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Switching from gdm3 to sddm is possible. Let me know if you need guidance on the steps involved.

Switching from gdm3 to sddm is possible. Let me know if you need guidance on the steps involved.

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Stromineur
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05-30-2016, 10:13 PM
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To switch from gdm3 to Simple Desktop Display Manager (SDDM) on Ubuntu 24.04lts, follow these steps. The process involves updating the desktop environment settings and configuring the appropriate files.

At the end of step 1, you should input the following details into the configuration file:
- **User**: Replace with your actual username.
- **Session**: Set to the desired desktop name (e.g., `DesktopName.desktop`).
- **Relogin**: Disabled (false).

Ensure the paths to SDDM configuration files are correct, such as `/etc/sddm.conf` and any subdirectories like `/usr/lib/sddm/sddm.conf.d/`.

Regarding the Ubuntu 24.04lts setup with gdm3 and LightDM, confirm the correct DENAME value for your environment. The exact name depends on your desktop setup and may vary based on how LightDM is configured.
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Stromineur
05-30-2016, 10:13 PM #1

To switch from gdm3 to Simple Desktop Display Manager (SDDM) on Ubuntu 24.04lts, follow these steps. The process involves updating the desktop environment settings and configuring the appropriate files.

At the end of step 1, you should input the following details into the configuration file:
- **User**: Replace with your actual username.
- **Session**: Set to the desired desktop name (e.g., `DesktopName.desktop`).
- **Relogin**: Disabled (false).

Ensure the paths to SDDM configuration files are correct, such as `/etc/sddm.conf` and any subdirectories like `/usr/lib/sddm/sddm.conf.d/`.

Regarding the Ubuntu 24.04lts setup with gdm3 and LightDM, confirm the correct DENAME value for your environment. The exact name depends on your desktop setup and may vary based on how LightDM is configured.

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Konzah
Junior Member
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05-30-2016, 11:07 PM
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Did you turn off gdm and turn on sddm? It shouldn’t require any config changes. Disable gdm, enable sddm, then reboot.
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Konzah
05-30-2016, 11:07 PM #2

Did you turn off gdm and turn on sddm? It shouldn’t require any config changes. Disable gdm, enable sddm, then reboot.