Screen sharing unavailable until logon after reboot

Screen sharing unavailable until logon after reboot


I had issue before and fixed it...I just can't remember the fix.




iMac (M4, 2024)

Posted on Dec 15, 2025 1:53 PM

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Dec 15, 2025 2:14 PM in response to justin_case

Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support


Did this happen after upgrading to Tahoe? One change is that Tahoe enables FileVault by default, and since FV incorporates your login password into the cryptographic key stored in the Secure Enclave, you must log in to the machine for it to fully boot.


There's also a recent thread on screen sharing from a headless Mac Mini that may be relevant:


How to fix broken Screen Sharing on Mac a… - Apple Community


Screen sharing unavailable until logon after reboot

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