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Q&A: How do I log in to Windows 10 with a PIN?

Posted on August 29, 2021

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Question from Jackie:  I read that Windows 10 will let you log in with a numeric PIN instead of a password sort of like when you use an ATM card.

Can you tell me how to set up a pin on my computer?

Rick’s answer:  Yes Jackie, you can indeed set up Windows 10 to allow you to log in with a PIN.

Microsoft added this option to make it easier for users to log in to their Windows accounts on mobile devices, but desktop and laptop users can use a PIN as well.

Follow these steps to set up a PIN on your Windows User Account:

Note: The exact steps for this procedure might vary a bit depending on which exact version of Windows 10 is installed on your PC. Therefore, you should use the steps below as a general guide.

1 – Press the Windows+S key combination to display the Search box.

2 – Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.

3 – Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.

4 – Type in the password for your User Account, then click the Ok button.

5 – Select and enter a numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

6 – Exit the PIN setup utility.

From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.

You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:

1 – Press the Windows+S key combination to display the Search box.

2 – Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.

3 – Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.

4 – Enter your Windows password, then click the Ok button.

5 – Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

6 – Click the Finish button.

7 – Click the X in the top-right corner to exit the PIN setup utility.

That’s all there is to it Jackie. Good luck!

Bonus tip: If you’re looking for a comprehensive, yet easy to read guide to Windows 10, I recommend that you pick up a copy of Windows 10 for Dummies. Click here to read my review of this handy guide.


 

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