How do I make my MacBook Air remember my username on the Lock Screen?

How do I get my new Macbook to remember my username on the lock screen when I wake the computer up?




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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Apr 2, 2025 8:47 PM

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Apr 2, 2025 10:12 PM in response to vwlatz

How do I make my MacBook Air remember my username on the Lock Screen?

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Finding Your Username:

If you are promoted to enter your username, then you have selected to have it be typed it manually. So, try recovering it through Terminal, while in Recovery Mode. This may not be an option, if you don’t have a user you can recall.

  1. Boot: your Mac in Recovery Mode (Intel or Silicon)
  2. Enter: your known credentials
  3. Go to: Utilities menu (at the top)
  4. Select: Terminal
  5. Use: this Command

dscl . list /Users | grep -v '_'


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Apr 2, 2025 9:52 PM in response to vwlatz

Unlocking Macbook from lock screen: How do I get my new Macbook to remember my username on the lock screen when I wake the computer up?

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Troubleshooting a Locked Mac Account:


Reset this Using the Login Screen:

You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support. Make sure that caps lock is not enabled when typing it. No Success? Go here: If you can't Reset your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

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How do I make my MacBook Air remember my username on the Lock Screen?

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