How to Have Windows 8 Log On to a User Account Automatically at Startup

   Information

This will show you how to have Windows 8 sign in to a local user account or Microsoft account of your choice automatically at startup without the user needing to enter a user name and password.

You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.

   Note

If you only have one user account on the computer that is not password protected, then Windows 8 will automatically log on to that account at startup by default.

   Warning

If you change the password for the user account or Live ID account that you have Windows 8 set to log on to automatically at startup, then you will need to turn off automatic log on for this user, and turn it back on to enter the new password.

EXAMPLE: Windows 8 Sign in Screen








Here's How:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box, then type in netplwiz and press Enter.

2. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.

3. Do either step 4 or 5 below for what you would like to do.


4. To Turn On Automatic Sign in for a Local User Account or Microsoft Account
NOTE: You could also use this step to change what user account you would like Windows 8 to log on to automatically at startup.

A) Check the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box. (see screenshot below)





B) Select the User Name of the user or Live ID account that you want to have Windows 8 log on to automatically at startup. (see screenshot above)


C) Uncheck the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box, and click on OK. (see screenshot below)






D) Enter the password of the selected user or Live ID account twice, and click on OK. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If the selected user account does not have a password created for it, then leave the password fields empty.

5. To Turn Off Automatic Sign in for All Users

A) Check the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box, and click on OK. (see screenshot below step 4A)

That's it,
Shawn

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