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--- start:system:autologin [2024/08/07 22:41] – [Link the New Service] marlonivo
+++ start:system:autologin [2024/08/25 02:03] (current) – marlonivo
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-====== Autologin on Artix Linux ======
+====== Autologin on Artix Linux Open RC ======
-Here's a guide on setting up autologin on Artix Linux without systemd.
+Here's a guide on setting up autologin on Artix Linux with initsystem openrc.
-==== Create a Service File for agetty ====
+First you want to find out which init-system (service-manager) you use with the command:
-Create a new file for the desired tty, e.g., for tty1:
 <code>
-mkdir /etc/init.d/agetty.tty1
+rc-status -m
 </code>
-==== Link the New Service ====
+When its openrc go ahead. If not don't.
-Link the new service to the default runlevel:
+----
-<code>
-ln -s /etc/init.d/agetty.tty1 /usr/bin/openrc-run
-</code>
-In this File replace:
+==== Configuration ====
+Open the desired tty, e.g., tty1 runlevel file:
 <code>
-#!/usr/bin/openrc-run
+nano /etc/runlevels/default/agetty.tty1
-command_args="--autologin <username> --noclear tty1 38400 linux"
 </code>
-Replace ''username'' with your actual username and without the ''<>''.
+In this File insert:
-Then uncomment the following line:
 <code>
-# command_args_foreground="${agetty_options} ${port} ${baud} ${term_type}"
+agetty_options="--autologin username -J"
 </code>
-==== Ensure the File is Executable ====
+Replace username with your actual username. After rebooting, your user should automatically log in.
-chmod +x /etc/init.d/agetty.tty1
-==== Restart the System ====
-Restart your system:
-<code>
-reboot
-</code>
-After rebooting, your user should automatically log in.
 ===== Troubleshooting =====
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 sudo cat /var/log/daemon.log
 </code>
-This should help you set up autologin on Artix Linux effectively.