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--- start:system:autologin [2024/08/08 22:11] – [(OPENRC USERS ONLY)] 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.
-==== DINIT USERS ====
+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>
-In this File insert:
+When its openrc go ahead. If not don't.
-<code>
-type              = process
-command           = /sbin/agetty -a negative --noclear tty1 38400 linux
-restart           = true
-depends on        = loginready
-termsignal        = HUP
-smooth-recovery   = true
-inittab-id        = 1
-inittab-line      = tty1
-</code>
-==== Ensure the File is Executable ====
+----
-<code>
-chmod +x /etc/init.d/agetty.tty1
-</code>
-==== OPENRC USERS ====
+==== Configuration ====
-Open the file `inittab` for the desired tty, e.g., for tty1:
+Open the desired tty, e.g., tty1 runlevel file:
 <code>
-sudo nano /etc/inittab
+nano /etc/runlevels/default/agetty.tty1
 </code>
 In this File insert:
 <code>
-c1:12345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -a username tty1 linux
+agetty_options="--autologin username -J"
 </code>
-Replace username with your actual username.
+Replace username with your actual username. After rebooting, your user should automatically log in.
-==== Ensure the File is Executable ====
-<code>
-chmod +x /etc/inittab
-</code>
-==== 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.