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On Macs with multiple user accounts on a single computer, it is sometimes possible to log out another user without logging. The previous user account remains logged in while a new user account session opens. There’s really nothing wrong with that, other than the fact that it reduces available resources, but occasionally you may want to log out the other user.
To log out of another user account in mac, it is customary to switch to that account, log out from the Apple menu, and then switch back to the desired account. Inconvenient, wouldn’t you say? Another option is to force the other user account to log out without requiring a subsequent login.
If you are comfortable with this, continue learning how to log out of another user account without first logging into that account. If you’re not comfortable with that, simply log back into that user account and log it out manually after saving files if you’re not comfortable with that.
Steps to log out another user without logging in On Mac
Activate User Switching
- Open the “Apple” menu and select “System Preferences.”
- Select “Users and Groups” in the System section.
- Click the lock icon and enter your administrator account credentials when prompted, and then click “Login Options.”
- Click the fast user switching menu option and select an item from the pop-up menu, such as “Full Name.” The item you select from the pop-up menu will display in the menu bar. For example, if you select “Full Name,” the full name of the logged-in user will appear in the menu bar.
Switch Users
- Click the current name of the user or user icon in the menu bar to reveal the list of user accounts.
- Select the user account you want to switch to from the list.
- Enter the password for the user account and click the “Log In” button.
FAQ
How do I log out other Users on my Mac?
You can log out of your Mac user account at any time. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Log Out. Deselect “Reopen windows when logging back in” if you do not want open application windows to reopen when you log in again.
How do you delete other Users on Mac without password?
On your Mac, select Apple > System Preferences, followed by Users & Groups in the sidebar. (It may be necessary to scroll down.) Click the Info button next to the user or group whose account you wish to delete, and then click Delete Account. If a user is currently logged into this Mac, you cannot select them.
How do I force a Mac to log into?
Select Apple menu > System Preferences, followed by Users & Groups. Click the lock icon and then enter your password. Click the Login Options link in the bottom-left corner. Select an account from the menu labelled “Automatic login.”