How Do I Disable Auto Login in Linux Mint?
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Open ‘Menu’ > ‘Login Window’ to open the Login Window Preferences. Select the ‘Security’ tab > uncheck the ‘Enable Automatic Login’ option.

How do I enable automatic login in Linux Mint?

Here is how : Go to Preferences > Login Window. Click on “Security” tab and enable the option “Enable Automatic Login”. Choose the user for which auto login is desired from the “User” field.

How do I temporarily disable automatic login?

How To Disable Automatic Login:

  1. Press Win+R, enter “netplwiz“, which will open the “User Accounts” window. Netplwiz is a Windows utility tool for managing user accounts.
  2. Check the option for “Users must enter a username and password to use this computer” and click Apply.
  3. That’s it.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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