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pin provisioning
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Discussions about pin provisioning on WindowsForum.com focus on recent changes to how Windows 11 handles FIDO2 security keys during WebAuthn sign-in. After installing specific updates like KB5065789 and KB5068861, users may be prompted to create or enter a PIN for a security key that previously worked with a simple touch. This change aligns Windows with CTAP2 standards and affects authentication workflows. Topics include troubleshooting unexpected PIN prompts, understanding Microsoft's rationale, and adjusting security key settings. The tag covers real-world experiences with this updated provisioning behavior on Windows 11 systems.
Microsoft has quietly changed how FIDO2 security keys behave on updated Windows 11 systems: after installing the September 29, 2025 preview update (KB5065789) and the later November 11, 2025 security rollup (KB5068861), users may be prompted to create or enter a PIN for a security key during...