How to use GUI In Linux

Step 1: Open Settings

To open the Settings in Ubuntu using the graphical user interface (GUI), click on the Activities menu at the top-left corner of the screen or press the Super key (Windows key). Then, type “Settings” in the search bar and click on the “Settings” icon when it appears in the search results. This will open the Settings application, where you can configure various system settings.

Step 2: Navigate to Users Section

After opening the Settings application, navigate to the “Users” section. You can usually find this section under the “Details,” “Accounts,” or “Users & Groups” category, depending on the Ubuntu version and desktop environment you are using. In the “Users” section, you can manage user accounts, passwords, and authentication settings.

Step 3: Unlock the Configuration Setting of Disabling Auto Login

In the “Settings” application, go to the “Users” section and find the auto-login or authentication settings. If these settings are locked, click the lock icon, enter your password to unlock, and then disable auto-login to enforce user authentication on login.

Step 4: Disable Auto Login

After unlocking the auto-login settings in the “Users” section of the “Settings” application, find the option related to auto-login or automatic login. Toggle the switch or checkbox to disable auto-login for your user account. This action ensures that your system will require manual authentication on login, enhancing security.

In Ubuntu, when the user logs in, the system can be configured to automatically log in without requiring a password. This feature is convenient for single-user systems or in situations where security is not a primary concern. However, there are cases where you may want to disable auto-login to enhance system security or enforce user authentication. In this article, we will explore two different methods to Disable Auto Login in Ubuntu.