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Automatic Login Options

Automatic Login cannot be turned off.

IOS 11.5.2 - new Macbook Air. Have turned Fire Vault off. Automatic Login option for OFF is still greyed out. My user password for the laptop is different to Apple ID password.

What am I doing the wrong way please.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 13, 2021 2:48 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2021 8:00 AM

Hello GrampsBennett,



Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to turn off automatic login on your MacBook Air. First, try running First Aid on your hard drive with the built in Disk Utility tool, as this can correct simple issues like you're experiencing.



How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility



Next, use safe mode to start up your Mac as it does the following things:



  • Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
  • Loads only required kernel extensions
  • Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
  • Disables user-installed fonts
  • Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files



Log in to your user account and test the issue while in safe mode and then restart normally and test the issue again.



How to use safe mode on your Mac

Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode



Cheers!

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Aug 14, 2021 8:00 AM in response to GrampsBennett

Hello GrampsBennett,



Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to turn off automatic login on your MacBook Air. First, try running First Aid on your hard drive with the built in Disk Utility tool, as this can correct simple issues like you're experiencing.



How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility



Next, use safe mode to start up your Mac as it does the following things:



  • Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
  • Loads only required kernel extensions
  • Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
  • Disables user-installed fonts
  • Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files



Log in to your user account and test the issue while in safe mode and then restart normally and test the issue again.



How to use safe mode on your Mac

Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode



Cheers!

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