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Thread: Auto login does not work

  1. #1
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    Auto login does not work

    I can not figure why this does not work.

    Is there a log file that might have an autologin error?

    Code:
    $ sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf.d/autologin.conf
    
    Once opened, insert the following lines and ensure to replace "USERNAME" with the preferred user to activate auto-login.
    
    [SeatDefaults]
    autologin-user=andy
    autologin-user-timeout=5
    I do not want to have to enter my password.

    LogInScreen.jpg
    Ubuntu Mate 24.01
    Mate Desktop

  2. #2
    Join Date
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    Re: Auto login does not work

    You need to do it like this:
    Code:
    sudo nano /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf
    Add this or adjust if needs be:
    Code:
    [Seat:*]
    autologin-user=andy
    autologin-user-timeout=0
    user-session=mate
    Save and exit then reboot.

    Should take you directly to the desktop without the login prompt.

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