How to Set Up, Change or Remove a PIN on your Windows 11 PC

Hi everyone, In this video, you will learn on How to Set Up, Change or Delete a PIN on your Windows 11 PC. Those days are gone when we used a password to secure our computers. Windows 11 and 10 now offer Hello PIN. If you want to sign in to your Windows 11 machine with a secure PIN (Personal Identification Number) instead of passwords, this growupwindows article will guide you. If you don’t want to log in to your computer with a password, Windows 11 allows you to sign in to your PC with a PIN. The PIN is a recommended method by Microsoft, and also it is a fast and secure way to sign in to your Windows system. The PIN is a part of Windows Hello security that enables other sign-in options. One can use a picture password, PIN, fingerprint sensor, and even facial recognition to sign in to Windows 11. If your computer does not allow you to sign in with a fingerprint (the most secure way to login into Windows, if your PC equips with a fingerprint sensor) within this sign-in option, you can use Hello PIN for security and fast login. If you have generated a password to log in to a Windows 11 PC using a Microsoft account, someone can steal it and use it on any other device. However, if you have generated a PIN, it is specific to the device on which you have created it. That means you can’t sign in to another computer with the same account using a PIN. This keeps your account secure, even if you connect your computer or laptop to the internet. How to Configure Windows Hello PIN in Windows 11? Windows Hello PIN is a unique feature that allows you to sign in to your PC with your PIN. Once you enable this PIN, you don’t need to remember a complex password anymore. Microsoft itself recommends using a PIN to sign in to your PC. To set up and use a PIN, First, open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keys on the keyboard. When the Settings window appears on your monitor, select the Accounts category on the left side. In the Accounts settings pane, click the Sign-in options tile. In the following window, click the PIN (Windows Hello) tile to expand it. After that, click the Set up button beside “Use a PIN to sign in to Windows, apps, and services.” By default Windows 11 allows entering the PIN as numbers. If you want to generate a more complex PIN, check the checkbox “Include letters and symbol.” In the following screen, enter a PIN and then confirm it by re-entering it. Then, hit the OK button. That’s it! The next time you try to sign in to your Windows 11 computer, you need to enter the correct PIN. How to Change Sign-in PIN in Windows 11? To change the sign-in PIN in Windows 11, First, open Windows 11 Settings. To do that, use the Windows + I hotkey. Next, select the Accounts category on the left side. In the Accounts settings pane, click the Sign-in options option. After that, click the PIN (Windows Hello) tile to expand it. Under “PIN (Windows Hello),” you will see two options: “Change your PIN” and “Remove this sign-in option.” If you want to change your current PIN, select the Change PIN button beside the “Change your PIN” option. When a dialog box appears, input your current PIN inside the first text field that says “PIN.” After that, enter your new PIN inside the “New PIN” and “Confirm PIN” fields. If you wish to add letters and symbols to your PIN, check the box “Include letters and symbols” before applying a new PIN. Click on the OK button to save the changes. Next time you need to enter new PIN to login to your Windows machine. How to Delete Sign-in PIN in Windows 11? To remove or delete a sign-in PIN in Windows 11, First, open Windows 11 Settings. To do that, you can use the Windows + I shortcut keys. Then, select the Accounts option on the left side. Next, click Sign-in options. After that, click the PIN (Windows Hello) tile to expand it. Under “PIN (Windows Hello),” you will find two options: “Change your PIN” and “Remove this sign-in option.” If you want to remove the PIN from your user account, click the Remove button beside “Remove this sign-in option.” When you see a warning to confirm the action, click on the Remove button. To remove your PIN, you need to verify your identity by entering your account password. Input your account password inside the Password field and click on the OK button to continue. Now, PIN will be deleted from your Windows 11 PC. To login into your Windows machine, you'll need to enter the password that you have set. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:39 How to Configure Windows Hello PIN in Windows 11? 02:56 How to Change Sign-in PIN in Windows 11? 04:05 How to Delete Sign-in PIN in Windows 11? #windows #windows11 #howto #pin #tutorial #tutorials