How do i erase my first user account?

I recently reset my mac to factory settings but now i have to login twice at startup. How do i erase my first user account? Or how do i enable automatic login?

You must first log out of the account you wish to remove. From the other account open Users & Groups preferences. Click on the lock icon and enter your admin password as requested. Select the account you wish to delete from list then click on the Delete [-] button. Select the last option to completely remove. Do not select Secure Erase sub-option.

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