Automatic registration in Ubuntu - how it works

You could also allow your Ubuntu PC environment to log in automatically. In this practical tip, we explain where and how you make this setting in the system configuration of Ubuntu.

Ubuntu - switch on the automatic login in the system settings

1. Click the gear icon in the toolbar.
2. In the "System" area, click on "User".
3. Unlock the settings in the top right.
4. Then move the slider at "Automatic login" to the left.
5. Lock the settings.

Note: The process was tested in Ubuntu version 14.04. In another Linux tip, we explain how you can hide files on Ubuntu.