Windows 10: How do I switch from Windows 11 PIN sign in to 2FA with the Microsoft app?

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    How do I switch from Windows 11 PIN sign in to 2FA with the Microsoft app?


    I know i did it before but Windows security kept asking me to go to a pin number, I find this to be a lot safer using the authentication app and wish to go back, but can not for the life of me find out how.

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    Bulbasaur2000, May 5, 2022
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How do I switch from Windows 11 PIN sign in to 2FA with the Microsoft app?

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