How to Change or Remove Sign-in PIN in Windows 11

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: Windows 11 |

It is very important to maintain the privacy and security of your device. As your device may contain some personal or confidential information that you do not want to share with anyone else without your permission. Here comes the role of a security pin or a security key. Will you comment you always set up a security pin or a password on your desktop or laptop for the security of your data? It depends from person to person if they want to add or set up a security key or not. This is also known as the sign-in pin. Also, you can change or remove the sign-in pin in Windows 11.

You also have the option to delete a password in Windows 11. Windows gives you the option to save auto-fill passwords whenever you enter a password on any website or app. In that way, you do not have to remember all the passwords as Windows does this task for you.

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Change or Remove Sign-in PIN in Windows 11 in 12 Steps

Step-1 Click on the 'Windows' icon: The first and the four most step is to take your purpose on the windows icon on the taskbar. The windows icon is also known as a start button. It will open the menu in front of your screen in seconds.

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Step-2 Open 'Settings': Choose ‘Settings’ option. Or, as you might be knowing that for opening the Settings app, the shortcut key is 'Win+I'.

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Step-3 Click on 'Accounts': Then, go to the 'Accounts' section from the left sidebar of the settings app.

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Step-4 Click on the ‘Sign-in options’ bar: Click on the ‘Sign-in options’ tile from the right side of the menu in the accounts section.

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Step-5 Click on 'PIN (Windows Hello)': After that, click on ‘PIN (Windows Hello). And then, you will get all the options to change or remove your PIN or password.

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Step-6 Click on 'Change PIN' if you wish to change the PIN: Now, If you wish to change your current PIN, select the ‘Change PIN’ option and a dialog box will appear.

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Step-7 Enter the new PIN in the 'New PIN' and 'Confirm PIN' column: You now have to enter 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. Make sure that it is the same in both columns. Otherwise, the screen will show an error.

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Step-8 Click on 'OK': Now, you have to click on the ‘OK’ button to save the changes.

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Step-9 Click on 'Remove' if you want to remove the current PIN: If you wish to remove the PIN from your Windows 11 PC. Then, select the ‘Remove’ from the PIN options menu in the ‘Sign-in options’ settings.

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Step-10 Again, click on 'remove': It will give you the warning to confirm the action. Click on ‘Remove’ once more.

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Step-11 Enter your account password: Before you remove your pin, you have to verify your identity by entering your account password. Put your account password inside the ‘Password’ field

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Step-12 Click on the 'OK' button: Finally, click on the ‘OK’ tab to continue.

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What Is The Full Form and Meaning of PIN And what is its use?

The PIN is the short form for Personal Identification Number. It is similar to the security key or password. A PIN is a short 4-digit or 6-digit numerical code created by the user or owner of the device. It is used for authentication or to maintain security when the user tries to access a system. For various types of systems and networks like your computer networks, and mobile phones. People also use PINs as a validation and authentication tool.

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People often archive emails to segregate them from the other mails. This can be done to maintain the security or two hide the personal emails or messages from other people using your device. You should know how to access the archived emails in Gmail app.

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