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using plasma mobile on a surface pro 4. on login it asks for a pin? i Can login with my password but a pin seems easier and more in touch with a mobile system. can i make that happen? (screenshot is just my desktop)

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[–] Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show 3 points 6 hours ago

Last I tried Plasma Mobile, the only password it uses is the user password. So the PIN is the user password for your user.

I don't know if they have added an option to use a shorter PIN in the last couple of years.