Sequoia keeps logging me out

This is VERY annoying. Just downloaded Sequoia, and I get logged out after inactivity. Now, I know all about SystemSettings->Privacy&Security->Advanced->"Log out automatically after inactivity". IT IS OFF. Rebooted, same deal. Something is making the system log me out, and I don't understand what it is. Sequoia isn't paying attention to "Log out automatically after inactivity" being off.

iMac 24″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 8, 2025 2:24 PM

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Feb 8, 2025 2:34 PM in response to Dannymac22

Now, there is THIS, in System Settings->Lock Screen. The selection is dimmed and "immediately". I DO NOT WANT IT TO HAPPEN. I CAN'T CHANGE IT. Now, I was diddling with iPhone Mirroring, but that app is not active. Is it somehow preset to automatically authenticate? How? Do I have to be Admin or something? That's nuts.


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Feb 8, 2025 2:39 PM in response to Dannymac22

Geez Louise. Yes, iPhone Mirroring had Automatic Authentication selected in settings. But iPhone Mirroring wasn't launched!!! I launched iPhone Mirroring and deselected Automatic Authentication , and now I can set "Require password after screen saver ..." to "Never". So Automatic Authentication persists, even when you aren't using iPhone Mirroring.


Total nutso.

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