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Automatic Login is off

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What

Automatic login allows accessing your computer without prompting authentication (password or TouchID). Learn more on the Apple Support page.

Why you should turn off Automatic login

You do not want to allow access to your computer without authentication. This is to prevent anyone with physical access to be able to use your computer.

How to disable Automatic login

  • Open System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.
  • Set Automatically log in as to off.

If FileVault is turned on, or the account uses an iCloud password to log in, the dropdown is dimmed and the setting is off.

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Automatic Login