__hot__ - Windows 11 Autologon Registry

: Enter your account username (use your email address if it's a Microsoft account). DefaultPassword : Enter your account password.

Uncheck the box that says .

| Value Name | Type | Purpose | |------------|------|---------| | AutoAdminLogon | REG_SZ | "1" = enable, "0" = disable | | DefaultUserName | REG_SZ | Username to auto-login | | DefaultPassword | REG_SZ | Password for that user (cleartext in registry!) | | DefaultDomainName | REG_SZ | Domain name (if domain account) or . for local PC | | AutoLogonCount | REG_DWORD | Number of times to auto-login (decrements each boot, then disables) | windows 11 autologon registry

If netplwiz is unavailable, you can manually input credentials into the registry. This method stores your password in plain text, which anyone with access to your PC can read. : Enter your account username (use your email

Click . A dialog will appear asking for that user’s password. Enter the password twice and click OK . Restart your PC to verify the change. Alternative: Pure Registry Method (Advanced) | Value Name | Type | Purpose |

Configuring AutoLogon via the Windows 11 Registry is a powerful tool for system administrators and power users seeking to optimize unattended workflows. It eliminates the barrier of the login screen, allowing devices to function seamlessly as dedicated appliances. However, this convenience comes at the cost of security. The storage of credentials in plaintext renders this method unsuitable for laptops, shared workstations, or machines containing sensitive data. Ultimately, the decision to implement registry-based AutoLogon should be dictated by a simple rule: use it only where physical security is guaranteed and the risk of credential exposure is an acceptable trade-off for operational efficiency.