How to Enable or Disable Ctrl+Alt+Delete Secure Sign-In Presenter: Did you know Windows has a built-in security feature that requires users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete before signing in? For enterprise environments, enabling this feature can add an important layer of protection, but in setups like kiosks or single-user devices, it might be more convenient to disable it. We’ll show you how in this video. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Prerequisites for Ctrl+Alt+Delete Secure Sign-In If you’re considering making changes to your sign-in settings, keep the following prerequisites in mind: you’ll need administrator privileges; this applies only to users who sign in with passwords, not biometrics or PINs; and it’s always a good idea to back up your system or registry before making any changes. How to Enable or Disable Ctrl+Alt+Delete Secure Sign-In Presenter: Whether you want to enforce or disable the secure sign-in screen, there are a few different ways to do it. Let’s start with the easiest method using: netplwiz. Method 1 — netplwiz (GUI) First, press Win + R, type netplwiz, and hit Enter. Go to the Advanced tab, and under Secure sign-in, check or uncheck Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Click Apply and then OK. Method 2 — Group Policy For enterprise setups, use the Local Group Policy Editor. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. Next, navigate to this location: Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Local Policies → Security Options Find Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL and enable or disable it based on your needs. Click Apply and then OK and restart your computer to apply the changes. Note that the Local Group Policy Editor isn’t available in Windows 10 or 11 Home edition, so if you don’t have it, use the Registry Editor method instead. Method 3 — Registry Editor Open the Start Menu, search for Registry Editor, and launch it. Go to this key: and find the value DisableCAD. If it doesn’t exist, right-click the System key, choose New, followed by DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it DisableCAD. Double-click it and set the value to 0 to require Ctrl+Alt+Delete sign-in, or 1 to disable the requirement. Then click OK and restart your computer. Method 4 — PowerShell Lastly, for large-scale or automated deployment, use PowerShell. To require Ctrl+Alt+Del sign-in, run this command: And to disable it, run this one: Restart your device to apply the changes. Whether you choose to enforce or disable Ctrl+Alt+Del, managing this setting helps keep your organization’s login experience secure, consistent, and aligned with your policies. Enable it for multi-user or high-security environments or disable it for kiosks, VDI, or single-user devices where convenience is a priority. For more information, check out our official blog post on enabling or disabling Ctrl+Alt+Delete secure sign-in, linked in the description below.