I've just looked at my FileVault settings and it's grayed out with the message: "FileVault can't be turned on as automatic login is enabled". So I check my Users & Groups settings and they say: 'Automatically log in as' is off because "Automatic login can't be turned on because FileVault is enabled". Surely they can't both be correct? Does anyone have any idea what I can/should do?
Mac mini, macOS 26.1
gnarlybole wrote:
Thanks. I can't say I understand a lot of what's being said, but I'll try to make sense of it.
There is indeed a conflict which seems to require that you disable FileVault using the command line until Apple fixes the problem:
sudo fdesetup disable
It always was confusing for people when they wanted to enable Automatic Login and also had FileVault enabled. It seems Apple tried to add some information to the Settings to clarify the problem, but in that attempt they locked both settings down if Automatic login was enabled, and then the Tahoe install enabled FileVault.
gnarlybole wrote:
Thanks. I can't say I understand a lot of what's being said, but I'll try to make sense of it.
Once everything is all settled
The automatic login process could be a great idea—you won’t have to remember the computer password.
Over time, and possibly soon.
When Apple releases another point update to Tahoe.
You’ll need to remember what this password is.
You’ll have to manually type in the computer password.
That is, before the update can be allowed / permitted to install.
This is a Security Requirement to ensure you are the owner of this computer.
Just letting you know.
gnarlybole wrote:
Interesting. So are you saying that this is a bug Apple's aware of?
What Bug are you referring to
What was mentioned.
The computer password will be required to be manually typed in the next time there is another update to Tahoe
gnarlybole wrote:
Ah. I understand. So I just have to wait for 26.2.
In the context of having to manually type in the computer password before the 26.x will download and then install
Much like when an iOS Device is alerted there is an update to be installed
In that specific situation
The Owner of that iOS device is Required to Manually type in the PIN code
The same principle does apply to Apple Computers
Thanks. I can't say I understand a lot of what's being said, but I'll try to make sense of it.
Interesting. So are you saying that this is a bug Apple's aware of?
Ah. I understand. So I just have to wait for 26.2.
Just a note, Touch ID will not work if you have Filevault disabled and Automatic Login enabled.
FileVault and automatic login settings conflict
