Cannot Auto-Login As Root
Originator: | ben | ||
Number: | rdar://34611644 | Date Originated: | 23-Sep-2017 04:00 pm |
Status: | Open | Resolved: | |
Product: | macOS + SDK | Product Version: | 10.13 GM |
Classification: | Other Bug | Reproducible: | Always |
Summary: As of 10.13’s GM, you can no longer auto-login as root Steps to Reproduce: 1. Enable root account 2. Login as root account 3. Follow: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201476 4. You should see “System Administrator” on the drop downlist 5. The root account cannot select from the “Automatic Login” drop down Expected Results: You should see “System Administrator” on the drop down list Actual Results: The root account cannot select from the “Automatic Login” drop down Version: 10.13 GM Notes: Attempting to set this programmatically (at least for me) have been failing. I can create the root user, but it is not Automatically Logging in & when logged in as the root account cannot select from the “Automatic Login” drop down.
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