Auto Login

**Eggoz** · 02-06-2003

Is there anyway to have an auto login? I am trying to set up a server just to use for backup. I don't plan on running it with a monitor, mouse, or keyboard. Just want it to sit there so I can back up files. I know I can remotely control it, but I am thinking what if the power fails. Thanks.

**wassy121** · 02-06-2003

just have init run /bin/sh instead of agetty. man inittab will show you more examples.

**genlee** · 02-06-2003

Why do you need a user logged into the server at all times?

**wassy121** · 02-07-2003

router config. My router has root logged in at all times, that way I can just minicom in to change stuff.

**Eggoz** · 02-08-2003

Why I want to have it set up as an autologin... My parents just want something to back their info to. I don't live with them, so I won't be able to turn it on/off all the time. I don't plan on turning it on/off often either. But incase the power fails or it needs to be restarted, I can do this without having to deal with logining in since I don't plan on using a screen/keyboard with it. Should this re run at a level? More help would be great. I can not find anything else online. Thanks

**Dolda2000** · 02-08-2003

Isn't it really better to just ssh/telnet in?

**genlee** · 02-08-2003

If you have a user logged in at boot, you still need to attach the keyboard to reboot it. I don't see why you can't ssh in to restart the box. Even if you are to lazy to type your password for ssh you can create a ssh key and login that way.

**Dolda2000** · 02-08-2003

Exactly, I can't see why you want a user to always be logged in, since you'll still have to attach a keyboard to do anything, right? In that case you could just type the user name and password anyway.

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