[Solved] How to enable password on first log in

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[Solved] How to enable password on first log in

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I have a question how can i set it so that after a reboot, the system would ask me for a log in password.
Because now on the first boot it goes straight to Desktop
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Re: How to enable password on first log in

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In Cinnamon, go to the start menu, click on "Administration", then select "Login Window". Along the top, select the "Users" tab, and look at the options for "Automatic login". You probably just need to remove your username.
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Re: How to enable password on first log in

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dave0808 wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:09 am In Cinnamon, go to the start menu, click on "Administration", then select "Login Window". Along the top, select the "Users" tab, and look at the options for "Automatic login". You probably just need to remove your username.
Sorry should have mentioned that I'm using mint Mint 20.2 xfce

don't see auto log in option there

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Re: How to enable password on first log in

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Menu --> Settings --> Login Window --> Users tab --> Automatic login --> Username -->delete
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Re: How to enable password on first log in

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LEvan wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:29 am don't see auto log in option there
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Re: How to enable password on first log in

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Thank you everyone for the help 👍👍
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