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How to Bypass Logon Prompt

This article describes how to bypass the logon prompt.

When you start Access a Logon prompt is displayed which requests the database username and password. You want to bypass the logon prompt so the user doesn't have to enter this information.

  1. Click the Connection icon.
  2. When you can't find the Connection icon see "How to access Connection properties".

  3. Access displays the Data Link Properties dialog.
  4. Enter the database password.
  5. Click on Allow Saving Password.
  6. Click Test Connection.
  7. Click on OK.
  8. Test by closing and opening Access.