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Why is there another user on my Mac?
This indicates you either enabled the root user or you connected to a directory service (Open Directory or Active Directory) for the ability to login with network accounts.
How do I get rid of other login on my Mac?
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups. If the lock at the bottom left is locked , click it to unlock the preference pane. Select the user or group you want to delete, then click the Remove button (looks like a minus sign) below the list of users.
Why does my Mac require me to login twice?
The reason that it is asking you to enter your password twice is because the 1st request is to unlock/decrypt/mount the hard drive and the 2nd request is to log into your account. So if you want to have a single request then see this Apple support article, it has instructions to enable or disable the automatic log in.
How do I get the login screen back on my Mac?
If you don’t see a login window when you start your Mac
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Users & Groups, then click Login Options. Open the Login Options pane for me.
- Click the “Automatic login” pop-up menu, then choose Off.
Why does my Mac keep restarting when I try to log in?
Therefore, if your Mac is constantly rebooting after displaying the Apple logo, then there might be a problem with the kernel extensions that is preventing the system from booting properly. First try booting to Safe Mode by holding down a Shift key when the system restarts.
Why does my Apple account say other user?
I could login under me with my original password but cannot log into Other as I don’t know the User Name for Other’s account. Also, this “Other” User is not listed in Users and Groups in System Preferences So I can’t remove it or find any info on this User.
Why do I get a gray screen when I Enter My Password on my Mac?
However, there may be times upon cold-booting your Mac where you enter your password at the login prompt, but after the system shows a gray boot screen as expected, it displays your login window again. This problem does not affect the functionality of your Mac, and is only a minor hiccup in how FileVault disk encryption is set up on your system.
Why do I see other on my login screen?
There are various methods of creating a hidden user, but I’m not sure that is the issue. There have been other posts about seeing Other without having enabled the root user. I’m not sure if anyone has found a solution. You will also see “Other” if you disable the Guest account.
Do you need a password to log in on a MacBook Air?
When booting your Mac you should only need to supply your username and password once in order to log in. However, there may be times upon cold-booting your Mac where you enter your password at the login prompt, but after the system shows a gray boot screen as expected, it displays your login window again.