How to disable auto-logon?

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How to disable auto-logon?

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Currently I am siiting in front of a system which logs me in automatically without prompting for password.

How do I force Mint to ask me for a password for a pre-defined (=last) login account?

Peter
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viking777

Re: How to disable auto-logon?

Post by viking777 »

Run

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sudo mdmsetup
Then look at the 'Security' tab.
usbtux

Re: How to disable auto-logon?

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In Cinnamon> User Accounts, unlock, Automatic Login - click to off, lock.
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Re: How to disable auto-logon?

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Sorry, this does NOT help!

Yes, I switched to OFF (see attached snapshot).

But when I logoff an automatic login countdown is shown (see second attached snapshot).

Ok, it is a progress as now a countdown is introduced but how do I completely force the user to enter a password?

Peter
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usbtux

Re: How to disable auto-logon?

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Use the link from Viking -
viking777 wrote:Run

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sudo mdmsetup
Then look at the 'Security' tab.
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Re: How to disable auto-logon?

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usbtux wrote:Use the link from Viking -
viking777 wrote:Run

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sudo mdmsetup
Then look at the 'Security' tab.

Ok, danke funktioniert.

Aber wieso funktioniert das im "normalen" User Account Einstellungsdialog nicht?

Das ist doch ein Bug, oder?
viking777

Re: How to disable auto-logon?

Post by viking777 »

Das ist doch ein Bug, oder?
I don't think it is because it has been that way for some time. I think the two methods are meant for different skill levels, that is all.
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