Enable Auto Login on Ubuntu Linux: Step-by-Step Guide

You enable auto login on Ubuntu Linux by configuring the display manager’s settings so your user account automatically logs in upon startup.

This bypasses the need to manually enter your password each time you boot your PC, making access quicker.

For Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and later versions, this typically involves editing the `custom.conf` file for the GDM3 display manager.

You can achieve this in just a few simple steps, saving you precious seconds during boot-up.

How to automatically sign into Ubuntu without a password

As we covered, you can adjust your settings to log in automatically when Ubuntu Linux launches. Once you turn this on, you won’t need to type a password every time you start your computer.

Here’s how to set up your account for automatic login.

Ubuntu Linux keeps most of its settings in one central place. You can manage system configurations, create new users, and update software all from the System Settings panel.

Alternatively, click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar.

From the System menu, select Settings, like you see here.

Next, find and click the ‘Users’ tile. This opens the panel within the Settings app.

In the System Settings > Users panel, pick the account you want to log in automatically at startup.

You’ll need to click ‘Unlock’ in the top right and enter your password when prompted.

Then, just toggle the ‘Automatic Login’ switch to ‘On’ to enable it, or ‘Off’ to disable it.

When you start your computer, you’ll be logged in automatically.

That should do it! You can now close the Settings app.

Conclusion:

• Ubuntu Linux provides the option to automatically log in to your account without having to type a password every time you start your computer.
• You can easily enable or disable automatic login for your user account by navigating to the System Settings and then the Users panel.
• This feature can save time and streamline the login process for users who prefer not to enter their password each time they boot up their PC.