password on startup

Does ventura OS always require a password when starting up the computer

iMac 27″

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 11:06 AM

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Barney-15E

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Posted on Sep 4, 2023 11:56 AM

It does if you enable FileVault.

If you are not using FileVault, you can enable automatic login. You can use the trivial password if you choose, but it's not a good idea.

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Barney-15E

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Sep 4, 2023 11:56 AM in response to bobbuick

It does if you enable FileVault.

If you are not using FileVault, you can enable automatic login. You can use the trivial password if you choose, but it's not a good idea.

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Sep 4, 2023 01:19 PM in response to Barney-15E

Thank you, that clarified things for me.

Bob

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