The Problem

Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of Continuous Improvement. I’m your host, Victor, and today we’re going to dive into a frustrating problem I recently encountered while performing a fresh install of OSX El Capitan. Stick around to hear how I managed to find a solution.

So, picture this: I had just completed the fresh install of OSX El Capitan on my computer, and I was eager to set up automatic login. But to my dismay, it just wouldn’t work. It was locked, no matter what I tried. Frustration was an understatement at that point.

But don’t worry, folks, because where there’s a problem, there’s always a solution. And lucky for you, I’ve got the step-by-step guide to help you resolve this annoying issue. Let’s jump right into it.

Step one: Open up your System Preferences and navigate to the Security & Privacy section. Take a look around, and what you want to do here is turn off FileVault for the disk. This can often be the culprit behind automatic login being locked.

Step two: Now, it’s time to head over to the Users & Groups section. Here, you’ll find the option to change your password. Click on it and follow the prompts to set a new password. Remember, folks, this is an important step towards unlocking automatic login.

Step three: Here’s where things get interesting. Instead of using your iCloud password to log in and unlock your Mac, choose to use a separate password. It may seem a bit counterintuitive, but trust me on this one.

Step four: Set your new password. Make sure it’s strong and something you’ll remember. It’s always good to prioritize security, especially when dealing with automatic login.

Step five: Click on Login Options within the Users & Groups section. You’ll find an option to enable automatic login for your account. Go ahead and enable it, and then restart your Mac just to be on the safe side.

And just like that, my friends, you’ve successfully unlocked automatic login on your freshly installed OSX El Capitan. Give yourself a pat on the back. It may have been a frustrating journey, but when you overcome a challenge, the feeling of accomplishment is simply unbeatable.

Well, that wraps up today’s episode of Continuous Improvement. I hope you found this step-by-step guide helpful and that it saves you from the headache I experienced. Remember, folks, continuous improvement is all about learning from our struggles and finding solutions. Until next time, take care!