diff --git a/kitty/boss.py b/kitty/boss.py
index 6a13ce15d..7e77ef3e1 100644
--- a/kitty/boss.py
+++ b/kitty/boss.py
@@ -506,6 +506,7 @@ class Boss:
         )
         response: RCResponse = None
         window = self.window_id_map.get(window_id)
+        choice = choice or 'r'
         if choice in ('r', 'd'):
             if choice == 'd':
                 set_user_password_allowed(pcmd['password'], False)