How to set Automatic Login of a User Account in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to bypass the log in screen on Windows 10 to sign in without a password for a user account.

  1. In the search box on the Desktop type netplwiz. Once typed, it will appear at the top of the search window and say Run command under netplwiz. Click on this to open the User Accounts window.
    Windows 10 Start Menu, Search Box
  2. On the User Accounts window, the option for Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer will be checked by default. Uncheck this and then click Apply at the bottom of the window..
    Windows 10 User Accounts
  3. An Automatically sign in window will appear. This will prompt for the user account’s password and it will need to be typed into the Password and Confirm Password box. Click OK when finished.
    Windows 10 User Account, Automatic Sign In
  4. If the password is entered correctly, it will close and return to the User Accounts window, Apply will now be greyed out, and your changes saved. To complete the process, restart the computer and it should automatically sign in to this user account.

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