Mac OS X 10.3: No "Other" option at login

Sometimes the Mac OS X Panther login window does not offer an "Other" choice.
Solution

  1. At the login window, type the first character in the name of a listed user. This will highlight that user's name.

  2. Press Option-Return.

Login window will present text boxes for entering a name and password. You can now log in as any valid user.

Note: The Other option does not appear when NetInfo is turned off in Directory Access.

Published Date: Oct 11, 2016