---
name: "arctica-greeter"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "arctica-greeter"
version: "0.99.9.4-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/arctica-greeter"
---

# arctica-greeter(1)

LightDM greeter for the modern desktop

## NAME

arctica-greeter - LightDM greeter for the modern desktop

## SYNOPSIS

**arctica-greeter** \[ *OPTIONS* \]

## DESCRIPTION

**Arctica Greeter** is a LightDM greeter for the modern desktop.

It is run by the LightDM daemon if configured in lightdm.conf.

It is not normally run by a user, but can run in a test mode with the --test-mode option. This allows the interface to be tested without installing an updated version.

## OPTIONS

- **-v, --version**

  Show release version.

- **--test-mode**

  Run the greeter in a test mode inside the current X session.

- **--test-highcontrast**

  When in test mode run with a11y highcontrast mode enabled.

- **-?, --help**

  Show help options.

## SEE ALSO

**lightdm**