Whether or not to allow passwords for login¶
The login screen can be configured to disallow password authentication, forcing the user to use smartcard or fingerprint authentication.
Type: dconf
Key: /org/gnome/login-screen/enable-password-authentication
Default: true
Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.
Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.
Metadata
Element |
Value |
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Location |
Computer Policies -> Ubuntu -> Login Screen -> Authentication -> Whether or not to allow passwords for login |
Registry Key |
Software\Policies\Ubuntu\gdm\dconf\org\gnome\login-screen\enable-password-authentication |
Element type |
boolean |
Class: |
Machine |