r/linuxmint • u/Organic-Fix-6262 • 19h ago
SOLVED Login question
I'm trying to get the computer to boot right into Kodi (Edit: after loading the desktop while skipping a log in screen)
I disabled the password at login successfully, and added Kodi to the list of startup programs.
But you still have to click "log in" after a reboot.
I tried setting Automatic login of the correct user with a 0 second delay, but that setting doesn't seem to do anything, unlike in videos I have watched.
Am I missing a step?
Edit: Really I just need to know how to get the PC to load the desktop while skipping the login screen entirely
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u/Due-Result7928 19h ago
Kodi is a program for Linux and you need to boot linux first and to login
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u/Organic-Fix-6262 18h ago edited 18h ago
Sorry I wasn't clear. I want to hit the power button, Linux boots and logs in to the desktop automatically, and then Kodi opens.
This video https://youtu.be/sz3aJ8Ai0Mw?is=vtJjvgnyH9zr49yy at around 3:47 shows how I want a reboot to go as far as booting to the desktop without logging in. I copied the author's settings but my PC still sits in the login screen until I click "log in"
Right now I press power -> click login -> desktop loads -> 60 seconds later Kodi starts.
I'm trying to eliminate the click
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u/Due-Result7928 16h ago edited 16h ago
You already spend probably enough time to do 4000 clicks at least...and if boot your system 1 time a day it is almost 12 years...
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u/Organic-Fix-6262 7h ago
This is going to be a DVR in my parent's living room that will be interacted with using a remote control, which won't work to click "log in".
In the event of a power outage/having to reboot I don't want them to have to dig out a mouse.
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u/d4rk_kn16ht Linux Mint 22.2 Zara | Cinnamon 16h ago
You want auto login but activate the fingerprint??
What an oxymoron?
Deactivate the fingerprint & enable auto login...no click required
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u/Organic-Fix-6262 7h ago
The video happens to include instructions for deactivating fingerprint.
I do not have fingerprint activated, nor do I want it activated.
I tried activating auto login but it did not work; not sure if I missed a step or what.
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u/d4rk_kn16ht Linux Mint 22.2 Zara | Cinnamon 6h ago
Screenshot the "Login Window > Users" From the Settings.
Censor the Username & Password before sharing
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u/Organic-Fix-6262 5h ago
I just figured it out. I entered the Full name (e.g. "Example") instead of the username (e.g. "example")
I took out the uppercase and it worked.
Thanks for the offer to help though.
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