Windows 10: How to I change my sign in settings so that it defaults to PIN on the lock screen?

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  1. How to I change my sign in settings so that it defaults to PIN on the lock screen?


    Ever since one of the last Windows 10 updates, the sign in method defaults to password instead of PIN. How do I change it so that it defaults to PIN when locked or after restarting?

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    Andrew James Minich, Jan 29, 2025
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How to I change my sign in settings so that it defaults to PIN on the lock screen?

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