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

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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.

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