Can I log in to my MacBook running Big Sur without using my password?

rustic39 wrote:

I can choose the desired account; the instruction

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/6f9bdf5f-81dd-4de3-b0d6-0ed34e1443b3

is that I should enter the password; that option's not available, and nothing changes as far as requiring the password at login.

If FileVault is enabled this would eliminate the option of automatic log-in.

From >System Preferences>Security>Privacy>FileVault

ref: Turn off FileVault encryption on Mac - Apple Support

rustic39 wrote:

Thanks - I've done that, but there's no option for entering a password after I've selected the account.

Change Users & Groups Login Options preferences on Mac ...

When you are in the Users & Groups pane, you need to do a couple of things in order to activate an automatic log in:

Click your admin name (top left)

Click on Login Options

Click on little lock (bottom left) and enter your password

After that, your "automatic login" should become available and you can set it up there.

Kind of understand the reason for wanting the Automatic Log In without having to input password. Though, it does eliminate the Security of the computer should be lost or stolen. All personal preferences though.

Try suggestion given in this article.

Section: Choose an account for automatic login

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201476