A PIN is not only shorter and easier authentication method to login, but in many ways it’s more secure than a password. Perhaps one of the biggest differences between a PIN and a password is that a PIN is tied to a device. If someone steals your PIN, it’ll be useless unless the thief has physical access to the device. Also, because you have to set a PIN per device, if someone were to figure out your PIN, when use the same Microsoft account across devices with the same password, they would only have access to one device. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to create a PIN to quickly unlock your Windows 10 account. And we’ll look at the steps to change as well as remove a PIN from your device.
Create a PIN on Windows 10 Change a PIN on Windows 10 Remove a PIN on Windows 10
Create a PIN on Windows 10
To create a PIN to sign in to Windows 10, use these steps: While in many aspects a PIN is more secure than a password, remember that you can’t add a PIN without first setting a password, as it’s only a secondary method of authentication. Add a Windows Hello PIN on Windows 10 Create personal PIN for Windows 10 account
Change a PIN on Windows 10
To change the current PIN on Windows 10, use these steps:
Remove a PIN on Windows 10
To remove a PIN to use a traditional password on Windows 10, use these steps: Change Windows Hello PIN on Windows 10 Update PIN on Windows 10 You can now sign out of your account to test the new sign in experience. Additional, once you created a PIN, you can use it to sign in to apps and services too. Remove PIN from Windows 10 Confirm remove PIN on Windows 10 Update September 21, 2020: This guide was originally published in October 2016, and it’s been updated to reflect the changes with the latest version of Windows 10. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
