automatic log in isn't working

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automatic log in isn't working

even though I've just set it up, firevault is off. etc. This is after a session with Apple to reset my computer password and we had to get into safestart mode.

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 14, 2023 2:12 PM

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Answer 1

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BDAqua

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Oct 14, 2023 3:05 PM in response to smallest concern

As a test to help narrow it down...

To find out if it's system wide or user specific, try this...

Open System Preferences>Users & Groups, unlock the lock, click on the little plus icon, make a new admin account, log out & into the new account.

Does it work in the new account?

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Answer 2

dialabrain

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Oct 14, 2023 6:58 PM in response to smallest concern

When you reset your password, did you also change it in the Automatic log in setting?

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BDAqua

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Oct 14, 2023 6:39 PM in response to smallest concern

If it does work in the new account then I'd suspect this file is corrupt or locked...

/Users/YourUserName/Library/Keychains/login.keychain

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BDAqua

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Oct 14, 2023 8:14 PM in response to smallest concern

Great to hear my friend, take care! :)

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Answer 5

Oct 14, 2023 7:34 PM in response to BDAqua

Ok So after our last conversation, I'd logged out, and since your answers have come in I decided to see if I had to sign in again, and I did NOT, so I guess making sure the setting was proper has worked after all. Not sure what the problem was before, I was sure I'd set it properly, but all's well that ends well.

Thank you everyone for your help and support!

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Answer 6

Oct 14, 2023 3:07 PM in response to BDAqua

That's a good idea. What if it does work? What if it doesn't?

thank you!

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Answer 7

Oct 14, 2023 3:09 PM in response to BDAqua

And also, it was working before Apple helped me with my password. In fact we had to use Apple ID as a work around just to get in as I messed up all my passwords.

thx

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