If you’re like most people, you use a PIN to lock your computer. This is a great way to keep your data safe in case someone tries to access your device. However, there may be times when you want to disable the PIN and just use your password.
In this blog post, we will show you how to Disable PIN in Windows 11.
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Disable PIN Authentication in Windows 11
You can easily remove the PIN on Windows 11 through Accounts settings. Here are the steps for that.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Launch Windows 11 Settings.
- Select Accounts from the left pane, and click on the Sign-in options on the right.
- Expand the PIN (Windows Hello) option.
- Finally, click the Remove button next to Remove this sign-in option to remove the current PIN.
- You will be asked to enter your Microsoft Account password to successfully remove the PIN.
How to Fix Windows 11 Remove PIN Greyed Out
While turning off the PIN on Windows 11, if you discover that the Remove option is greyed out, it is because the PIN is only allowed for Microsoft account sign-in on your system.
To fix this, you must turn off this additional setting. Here are the steps for that:
- Launch Windows 11 Settings.
- Select Accounts from the left pane, and click on the Sign-in options on the right.
- Under Sign-in Options, look for Additional settings and toggle the button next to the “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device” option to disable it.
- Close the Settings window and reopen it.
- Now the Remove option would be available under Windows Hello PIN.
Summing Up
In this blog post, we discussed how to disable the PIN in Windows 11. We also showed you how to fix the issue if the Remove option is greyed out.
By following these steps, you can easily remove PIN authentication and just use your password in Windows 11.
We hope that this article was helpful and you can now easily disable the PIN in Windows 11.
By disabling the PIN authentication, you can simplify your login process and make it easier to remember. Moreover, you will be able to use stronger passwords which provide more security for your device.
Yes, you can still use Windows Hello with your password. It will just be used for authentication instead of the PIN. Once you disable the PIN, you will need to set up a strong password in order to gain access to your device.
Yes, you can always enable the PIN authentication again whenever you want. All you have to do is follow the same procedure explained in this guide.
Peter is an Electrical Engineer whose primary interest is tinkering with his computer. He is passionate about Windows 10 Platform and enjoys writing tips and tutorials about it.
