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M1 Mac mini Auto Log IN

tried to set the automatic log in feature on my M1 Mac in Big Sur I went to system preferences and users selected the lock to enter my password and the admin select the option to turn on the Auto log in is not available to select its greyed out.


anyone have any ideal to fix and enable the process?

Mac mini, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 3:21 PM

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User profile for user: Chris_D13
Chris_D13
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Posted on Dec 12, 2020 1:44 PM

Greetings TopSpinJay,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! It seems Automatic login is dimmed within System Preferences on your Mac.


Check out the information in the following article:


Set your Mac to automatically log in during startup - Apple Support


"If automatic login is unavailable

When manual login is required, the “Automatic login” menu is dimmed or doesn't show the account name. For example:

  • If FileVault is turned on, manual login is required for all accounts. You can turn FileVault off.
  • If an account uses an iCloud password to log in, manual login is required for that account. You might also see the message “A user with an encrypted home folder can't log in automatically.” When changing the account password, you can choose not to use the iCloud password."


Kind regards.

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Chris_D13
User level: Community Specialist

Dec 12, 2020 1:44 PM in response to TopSpinJay

Greetings TopSpinJay,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! It seems Automatic login is dimmed within System Preferences on your Mac.


Check out the information in the following article:


Set your Mac to automatically log in during startup - Apple Support


"If automatic login is unavailable

When manual login is required, the “Automatic login” menu is dimmed or doesn't show the account name. For example:

  • If FileVault is turned on, manual login is required for all accounts. You can turn FileVault off.
  • If an account uses an iCloud password to log in, manual login is required for that account. You might also see the message “A user with an encrypted home folder can't log in automatically.” When changing the account password, you can choose not to use the iCloud password."


Kind regards.

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