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iMac stopped requiring a password after startup

iMac (27 inch 2013 macOS Catalina) has stopped requiring a password after startup or restart. It starts up and can be used without a password. However, if awaken from sleep it requires the password. I would like my password protection back after startup. Any ideas?

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 8:28 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2023 9:36 PM

Open System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Options. Click the padlock to unlock it. Change "Automatic login:" to "Off".

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iMac stopped requiring a password after startup

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