iMac goes straight to desktop

[harrychristy]

I have a new 27" iMac and when i turn it on it goes straight to the desktop instead of the log in screen. How can i make the log in screen come up first? I tried looking through system prefs but had no luck.

 

[PeggyD]

Go to System Preferences > Accounts & click Login Options in the lower left-hand panel. You many need to unlock the lock to make changes. Then set the drop-down menu next to Automatic Login to Off.

 

[Techguy172]

I believe it's right here:

 

[harrychristy]

Go to System Preferences > Accounts & click Login Options in the lower left-hand panel. You many need to unlock the lock to make changes. Then set the drop-down menu next to Automatic Login to Off.

Got it, thanks

 

[Gregg2]

when i turn (my Mac) on it goes straight to the desktop instead of the log in screen.

Mine too. I like it that way! We (me and the wife) use the same account. If you use multiple user accounts, I can understand your preference for a login screen. But, using only one, logging in is an unnecessary step.