I don't want to "sign in" with my password..every time I open my computor.

I do not want to"sign in" with my password every time I open my computor!


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jul 18, 2023 8:31 AM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2023 11:29 AM

Any chance you have an Apple Watch?


If so, your Apple Watch can serve as authentication. Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch - Apple Support


But otherwise, it's not smart to leave your MacBook Air with no security at all, as Urquhart1244 has mentioned.

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Jul 18, 2023 10:48 AM in response to ruthfromcookshire-eaton

You should want this security, especially as a MacBook Air is a mobile computer, easily carried to different places, that could be left unattended for some time in semi-public spaces (e.g. office), and others should be locked out in such situations, even in places where theft isn’t the first concern.


  1. Automatic login (after shutdown-startup or restart) is not available in combination with FileVault (disk encryption).
  2. Log-in can be optional after Sleep Mode (Set Require password to: never). See System Preferences.

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