How to Add or Remove the Network Icon on the Sign-in Screen in Windows 11 Are unauthorized network changes happening before users even log in? The convenience of the network icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen creates a significant security risk. We'll show you four ways to safely add or remove the network icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen and regain control. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Protecting Your Network from the Windows 11 Login Screen The ability to change networks at the sign-in screen means anyone can connect your device to an unsecured public Wi-Fi, exposing it to potential hackers. Learning how to add or remove the network icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen is essential for security. To successfully execute any of these methods, you must have: administrator privileges, the Registry Editor, and command-line interfaces. Our first two methods are ideal for single users or small deployments. Hiding the Icon using Registry and CMD These methods focus on making manual or basic script changes to the system registry. Method 1 uses the Registry Editor. First, press Win + R, type regedit Navigate to the System key under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. Create a DWORD named DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI. Finally, set the value to 1 to hide the icon, or 0 to show it. Method 2 automates this using Command Prompt to quickly add or remove the network icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen. First, run CMD as admin and use the reg add command. To hide the icon, the command ends with /d 1 /f. Finally, always restart your computer to apply the changes. Scripting the Change with PowerShell For IT professionals managing multiple Windows 11 systems, PowerShell offers greater efficiency when you need to add or remove the network icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen. First, open PowerShell as an administrator. To hide the network icon, you will use the Set-ItemProperty cmdlet to change the value of the DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI key to 1. To show the icon, simply set the value to 0. This method is easily scriptable and ideal for mass configuration across an organization. Applying Organization-Wide Changes with GPO The most efficient method for Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions is to use Group Policy. First, run gpedit.msc, then navigate to: Computer Configuration then go to Administrative Templates, then to System and select Logon. Double-click Do not display network selection UI. Select Enabled to hide the icon, or Disabled to show it, completing the process to Add or Remove Network Icon Windows 11 Sign-in Screen. If you need to force an immediate update across your fleet, run gpupdate /force in CMD. The ability to add or remove the network icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen is your best defense against pre-login network tampering and the security risks associated with public Wi-Fi. This configuration is an important step in risk mitigation, especially in shared or mobile environments, ensuring connections are only managed by authenticated users. By applying one of the detailed methods, you enforce a stronger security posture for every device in your organization. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to add or remove the network icon on the Sign-in Screen in Windows 11, linked in the description below.