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How do I require a password after startup?

How can I require password soon as computer boots up?




MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Aug 18, 2022 8:34 AM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2022 8:40 AM

Turn automatic login off


  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.
  2. Click the lock , then enter the account password.
  3. If you aren't logged in as an administrator, you're asked to enter an administrator name and password.
  4. Click Login Options in the lower-left corner.
  5. Choose an account from the “Automatic login” menu, then enter the password of that account.


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Aug 18, 2022 8:40 AM in response to mozy_43

Turn automatic login off


  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.
  2. Click the lock , then enter the account password.
  3. If you aren't logged in as an administrator, you're asked to enter an administrator name and password.
  4. Click Login Options in the lower-left corner.
  5. Choose an account from the “Automatic login” menu, then enter the password of that account.


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