why login after screensave in Big Sur

Every time screensaver stops I have to sign in again, how do I stop this so I don’t need to sign in?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Nov 15, 2020 5:38 AM

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dialabrain

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Posted on Nov 15, 2020 5:41 AM

System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Unlock the padlock and disable "Require password…"

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dialabrain

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Nov 15, 2020 5:41 AM in response to George Hilton

System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Unlock the padlock and disable "Require password…"

Nov 15, 2020 7:46 AM in response to dialabrain

Hi Dilabrain

Thanks that worked no problem.

dialabrain

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Nov 15, 2020 7:49 AM in response to George Hilton

You're welcome.

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