Disable Automatic Login
Automatic Login MUST be disabled...
Follow the steps below to verify that auto login is disabled.
Verify Security Settings
Select <Apple><System Preferences...>
Personal Section: Click <Security>
Make sure the following required boxes are
checked.
- Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver
- Disable automatic login
If so, close panel. If not, continue...
Note: Mac users should have the <Security>
panel locked
at all times.
Click the lock image to lock the panel if its open to prevent further changes.
To unlock the above panel, click the lock image to bring up the login box.
Insert your
username & password, click <OK>.
You should now be able to make changes to the <Security> panel.
Make sure the following required boxes are
checked.
- Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver
- Disable automatic login
Click the lock image to lock this panel and prevent further changes.
Verify Account settings, click the <Show All> button.
Verify Account Settings
System Section: Click <Accounts>
Note: Mac users should have the <Accounts> preference
panel locked
at all times.
To unlock the above panel, click the lock image to bring up the login box.
Insert your
username & password, click <OK>.
You should now be able to make changes to the <Accounts> preference panel.
-
Click the <Login Options> button
Make sure the following boxes are
unchecked:
- Automatically log in as...
- Enable fast user switching
Make sure the following options are selected
and checked:
- Name and password
- Show the Reset, Sleep and Shut Down buttons
Mac users should have the <Accounts> panel locked
at all times.
Click the lock image to lock and prevent further changes.
Close window, that's it...
If you experience problems, please contact the ITD
Helpdesk, (631.344.5522,
itdhelp@bnl.gov) for assistance.
Last Modified: January 31, 2008
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