How to Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically

Plus, some reasons why you might not want to

It can be irritating to have to enter your login credentials—your username and password—every time you turn on your Windows 10 computer. Fortunately, there are several ways to automatically login to Windows 10, saving you precious seconds.

You can do this by changing a few settings in Windows 10 or by using the registry editor. We’ll also show you how to revert those settings in case you ever want to go back to entering your credentials every time you log into Windows 10.

Setting up Windows 10 to login automatically is certainly less secure than requiring users to login by typing in a password or PIN. There are, however, some situations when you might prefer your computer to log you in automatically.

Despite the reasons above, you’ll probably find that you don’t want to set up Windows 10 to login automaticallyforever. Eventually, you’ll want to go back to having Windows 10 require you to login with your username/password or PIN. We also recommend doing this for a short period of time for the reasons mentioned below.

The Downsides to Windows 10 Logging You in Automatically

Before we begin, a few quick notes about why having Windows 10 log you in automatically might not be the best idea.

You have been warned. Now let’s look at how to set up your computer to login automatically.

This is the easiest way, but it doesn’t always work.

If you follow the steps below and you’re still prompted for your user name and password (or your PIN) when you restart Windows, try the next method.

Access your user account settings for the simplest way to automatically log into Windows 10.

Once you restart your computer you’ll see the results. You will now automatically be logged into your account.

Alternatively, you can use the Registry Editor to set up Windows 10 to login automatically when you turn on or restart your computer. Remember, bad things might happen if you do this incorrectly, so back up the registry before you start.

Note that you will need to enter the username and password into the registry for the account that you want to log into. If you’re using a Microsoft account to log into the PC, simply use the email address as the username.

When you restart your computer, your changes will take effect, and you’ll automatically login to Windows 10. If you have a different method you’ve used to log into Windows 10 automatically, let us know in the comments. Enjoy!

Maggie Marystone is a freelance technology writer, human rights worker, and storyteller based in Chicago.Read Maggie’s Full Bio

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How to Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically

Why You Might Want to Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically

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Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically in the Settings Menu

Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically via User Account Settings

Use the Registry Editor to Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically