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The . Xauthority file can be found in each user’s home directory. It is used to store credentials in cookies used by xauth for authentication of XServer. When an XServer instance (Xorg) is started, the cookie is used to authenticate connections to that specific display.
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- Open System > Preferences > Startup Applications.
- Click on Add : Name: Xauthority. Command: /bin/bash -c ‘ln -s -f “$XAUTHORITY” ~/. Xauthority’ Comment: Creates a symbolic link from ~/. Xauthority to $XAUTHORITY.
- Now every time you log in, it should create the link to the current authority file.
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Do not delete it. If you delete it, you will need to login as invitado, run the Terminal, switch to su and then switch to your user. Then run the . Xauth recreate command.
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Where is the.xauthority file in Ubuntu?
1 Answer 1. The .Xauthority (not .xAuthority) file can be found in each user home directory and is used to store credentials in cookies used by xauth for authentication of X sessions. Once an X session is started, the cookie is used to authenticate connections to that specific display.
I have tried to follow the fixes found here to fix it, but after running ls -la there is no .Xauthority file in my home directory. I think this is related to my login loop problem, but I am not sure how to create a new .Xauthority file? Update: I switched to gdm3 and can now login with Unity for a few seconds.
Why is there a login loop in Ubuntu?
This happens because of some irrelevant changes to the files in your system caused by the display manager. For example, because you installed/updated graphic card drivers, or some changes happen to your ‘Xauthority’ file (which is used by display manager).
What to do when Ubuntu login does not work?
Instead of root, your user and group should own that Xauthority file. You can change the ownership by running the chown command with sudo. That should go off without a hitch, so you’re ready to try logging in again. Press Ctrl + Alt + F7 to return to your normal login screen.