Ubuntu / Xubuntu - How to autologin as a particular user

To enable autologin in Xubuntu

  • Open the file /etc/lightdm/lightdm.conf
  • Modify the value of the string “autologin-user” with the required user name. Eg: autologin-user=MyLoginName
  • Save the file
  • Reboot

Note:

  • Make sure the user is created before modifying the file.
  • You can use any text editor instead of leafpad
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