Quick Guide: How to Enable Windows 10 Auto Login Easily

Are you tired of entering your password every time you boot up your Windows 10 computer? This guide will help you enable auto-login, saving you time and effort.

How can I enable auto login in Windows 10?​

1. Use Registry Editor to Turn on Automatic Logon​

• Open the Run Dialog:
  • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  • Type regedit and press Enter.
• Navigate to the Registry Key:
  • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
• Create or Edit String Values:
  • On the Edit menu, select New, then click String Value.
    
  • Name the new string value AutoAdminLogon and press Enter.
  • Double-click AutoAdminLogon, type 1 in the Value data box, and click OK.
  • Double-click DefaultUserName, type your user name, and click OK.
  • Double-click DefaultPassword, type your password, and click OK.
• Add DefaultPassword if It's Missing:
  • If DefaultPassword does not exist, create it by selecting New, and then String Value.
  • Name it DefaultPassword, then double-click it and enter your password.
• Handle Domain Settings:
  • If your computer is joined to a domain, add DefaultDomainName.
  • Set the data for this value to the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the domain, e.g., contoso.com.
• Restart Your Computer:
  • Exit the Registry Editor.
  • Restart your computer to see the changes take effect.

Automating the logon process using the Registry Editor allows you to bypass the logon screen and directly boot into your account, saving time and effort.

2. Use Sysinternals Autologon Tool​

• Download Autologon:
  • Visit the Sysinternals website and download the Autologon tool.
• Run Autologon:
  • Extract the downloaded file and run Autologon.exe.
• Configure Autologon:
  • Enter your username, password, and domain (if applicable).
  • Click the Enable button.
• Restart Your Computer:
  • After setting up, restart your computer.

Using the Autologon tool provides a simpler interface to configure auto-login, storing your credentials securely in the Local Security Authority (LSA) secret.

3. Use Netplwiz to Disable Password Prompt​

• Open User Accounts:
  • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
  • Type netplwiz and press Enter.
• Disable Password Requirement:
  • In the User Accounts window, uncheck the box next to "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."
  • Click Apply.
• Enter Current Password:
  • A dialog will pop up asking for your current password. Enter it and click OK.
• Restart Your Computer:
  • Restart your computer to make sure the auto-login is working.

This method is straightforward and does not require editing the registry or downloading additional tools, making it user-friendly for beginners.

4. Disable Password Prompt After Standby​

• Open Settings:
  • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Navigate to Accounts:
  • Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
• Change Sign-In Requirement:
  • Under "Require sign-in," choose Never.

Disabling the password prompt after standby ensures that you can quickly return to work without the hassle of entering your password every time.

5. Disable Windows Hello​

• Open Settings:
  • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Navigate to Accounts:
  • Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
• Remove Windows Hello PIN:
  • Under "Windows Hello PIN," click Remove.
  • Confirm the removal by entering your password if prompted.

Disabling Windows Hello ensures that the system defaults to using your regular password settings, enabling other auto-login configurations to work correctly.

Always be cautious when modifying the registry or system settings. Incorrect changes can lead to system instability. Backup your data and registry before making any changes.