How to set up Auto-Login for Windows 8/8.1

The login screen provides additional security for your system from unauthorized access. We do not recommend this until specifically required. This tutorial helps you to Setup Windows 8/8.1 log automatically on system startup, even the user account is password protected.

Configure Auto-Login for Windows

Here are the steps to enable auto login for the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

Step 1 – Launch run window (WINDOW + R) and type netplwiz and press Enter key. This will open the user accounts window.

Step 2 – You will see the list of account. Select the account you want to enable auto-login and then uncheck the box before “Users must enter a username and password to use this computer” and click OK. See the below screenshot:

Step 3 – Now this will prompt username and password of the account you’d like to automatically log in. Click OK to apply changes.

Reboot your Window 8/8.1 system and test if the account is automatically logged in after the reboot.

All done.