HT201240 How do I remove my password on a macbook pro?

Hi, I clicked on system preferences>users and groups>login options>automatic login>my name, and I entered my password too
because that's what my friend told me to, but my mac still asks for my password whenever I turn in on. Is it even
possible to login without a password on a macbook pro?
Thanks.

You can't remove your password, it's used to confirm and perform necessary root level installs and Software Updates that your a human and not malware.
But you may need to head to System Preferences > Security and uncheck Disable Automatic Log in.
I really don't advise you do this, a password protects your machine from others doing things to your machine while your not around.
You can log out and leave it, then come back without booting up. Also if some kid steals it, it can keep them out of your account and accessing your files.

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