Here’s a quick tutorial on how to setup your Windows 10 computer so you won’t have to type a password everytime you want to login.
When you’re done setting it up, all you have to do is turn on the machine and it will automatically log you in to the desktop without requesting passwords.
This is great for homes with children who can’t remember to type a password to login to Windows.
Before you start, you might want to follow these steps..
First, create a child account or an account with limited access to the computer. You probably don’t want your children to have full access to your computer.
Remember, an administrator account or members of the administrator group can make changes to Windows computer that may seriously impact its operations and performance.
To learn how to create an account in Windows 10.., please read our previous post here.
After creating a child account, go and configure your computer to login automatically with that account.
Step 1: Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard. (The Windows key is the one to the left of your space-bar with Windows logo on it)
Doing that will open Windows run commands box. In the box type this command and press Enter as shown in the box below.
After pressing the Enter key, it will open the configuration screen to setup a user who needs to login automatically.
Step 2: select the user you want to login automatically without passwords. Then uncheck the box that reads ‘Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer‘
After un-checking the box, click the Apply button… this will open another windows where you’ll type and confirm the username and password.
If the user who want to login automatically isn’t on the list, click the Add button below the user name list.
This will give you an option to create a local user and configure that account to automatically login. This method might be quicker than our previous tutorial on creating user accounts.
Finally, type and confirm the user password and click OK.
That’s it! The selected account will be allowed to automatically login to windows without needing to always type a password first.
Restart and test.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up automatic login on Windows 10?
To set up automatic login on Windows 10, press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard, type the command to open the configuration screen, select the user to login automatically, and uncheck the box 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.'
Can I configure Windows 10 to login without entering passwords?
Yes, you can configure Windows 10 to login without entering passwords by setting up automatic login with a specific user account and disabling the user name and password requirement.
What are the benefits of automatic login on Windows 10?
Automatic login on Windows 10 saves time by skipping the password entry step, especially useful for homes with children who may struggle to remember passwords.
How can I create a child account on Windows 10?
To create a child account on Windows 10, follow the steps outlined in the article, which includes setting up an account with limited access to the computer.
Why is it important to create a limited access account for children on Windows 10?
Creating a limited access account for children on Windows 10 ensures they do not have full control over the computer, preventing unwanted changes that may impact its operations.
What is the keyboard shortcut to open Windows run commands on Windows 10?
The keyboard shortcut to open Windows run commands on Windows 10 is pressing the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard.
How do I confirm the username and password for automatic login on Windows 10?
After unchecking the box for password entry, you will be prompted to type and confirm the username and password for the user account set to login automatically on Windows 10.
Is it recommended to set up automatic login on shared computers?
It is not recommended to set up automatic login on shared computers to ensure data security and privacy. Automatic login is more suitable for personal devices.