Q: Any keyboard shortcut combinations available at startup?

Is there a keyboard shortcut combination that would allow me to choose a specific account to login to upon starting my computer without having to use the mouse or arrow keys? Thank you.

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on Sep 11, 2016 6:11 PM

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Kappy Sep 11, 2016 6:22 PM in response to JohnnySprinkles
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Sep 11, 2016 6:22 PM in response to JohnnySprinkles

Mac keyboard shortcuts

You can configure your startup to automatically log into your admin account and enable Fast User Switching to use all your accounts easily. Configuration can be done using the Users & Groups preferences on the admin accounts.
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JohnnySprinkles Sep 11, 2016 6:26 PM in response to Kappy
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Sep 11, 2016 6:26 PM in response to Kappy

Yes, but I was hoping that there was a dedicated keyboard shortcut combination that would allow me to choose the specific account desired upon startup. If nothing like that exists, would it be possible to create a "service" to do this?
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Kappy Sep 11, 2016 6:35 PM in response to JohnnySprinkles
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Sep 11, 2016 6:35 PM in response to JohnnySprinkles

There is no shortcut shorter than what you do now.
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