How to Disable Automatic Login on Mac

Secure your Mac by disabling automatic login. Follow these steps to require a password upon startup and prevent unauthorized access to your user account.

1. Open System Settings. Click the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the drop-down menu to open the control panel.
2. Access Users & Groups. Scroll down the sidebar in System Settings. Click the Users & Groups tab to manage your account security preferences.
3. Modify Automatic Login. Locate the Automatic login option. If it is currently set to a specific user, click the menu to reveal the dropdown options.
4. Select Off. Change the setting to Off. This ensures the system will pause at the login screen during startup, requiring a password to enter the desktop.
5. Authorize the Change. Enter your administrator password when prompted by the system to save these security modifications. Confirm the change by clicking OK.