# Avatar upload issue (Ubuntu)

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatar-upload-issue-ubuntu/394901
**Category:** Support
**Tags:** dev-install
**Created:** [February 1, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatar-upload-issue-ubuntu/394901 "2026-02-01T18:18:34Z")
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#### Post date: [February 1, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/avatar-upload-issue-ubuntu/394901/3 "2026-02-01T20:52:05Z")

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URLs for pictures can be a bit tricky on local.

Make sure you are starting your local server with `FORCE_HOSTNAME=localhost:4200 bin/ember-cli -u`

It’s better to use a test instance in the cloud to mimic your final destination … in fact, I would recommend you test migrations in the cloud ultimately.

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