How to Remove PIN at Login in Windows 11

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How to Remove PIN Login on Windows 11

Using a PIN to log into Windows is a quick and easy way to get a basic level of security for your Windows device. And if you ever wish to do away with it, remove the PIN from your Windows laptop. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Use theWindows + I keysto open the Settings app.Here, click onAccountsfrom the sidebar.Then, click onSign-in options.

Step 2:From the list of sign-in options, click onPIN (Windows Hello).Then, click theRemovebutton next to the Remove this sign-in option.

Step 3:Again, click onRemoveto confirm your selection.

Step 4:When prompted, enter yourMicrosoft account passwordand click onOK.

Also Read:How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11

How to Remove PIN Login if You Have Forgotten It

The ‘I forgot my PIN’ option lets you change your PIN if you forget it. You can also use this option to remove the PIN in general. Here’s how to do it on your Windows device.

Step 1:Use theWindows + I keysto open the Settings app and click onAccounts>Sign-in options.

Step 2:Here,click onPIN (Windows Hello). Once the option appears, click onI forgot my PIN.

Step 3:ClickContinueon the Microsoft account window.

Step 4:In the Set up a PIN window, click onCancel.

Step 5:A Microsoft account window will appear saying that Your account requires a Windows Hello PIN. Click on theClose iconat the top-right corner.

This will remove theWindows PIN login from your Windows 11 computer.

What to Do if Remove PIN Option Is Greyed out on Windows 11

When removing the PIN login from your computer, there are times when the Remove this sign-in option is greyed out. In this case, disable the Windows Hello sign-in option and check if the Passwordless Login option is off. If not, disable it and check again. Here’s how.

Disable the Windows Hello Sign-in

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and go to theSign-in options pageusing the abovementioned steps.

Step 2:Here, turn off theFor improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this devicetoggle.

Also Read:How to fix Windows Hello something went wrong error

Check if Passwordless Login Is Enabled

Note:Ensure you’re signed in to your Microsoft Account before proceeding.

Step 1:Open yourMicrosoft accounton any web browser and click onSecurityfrom the sidebar.

Step 2:Go to the Account section and click onManage how I sign in.

Step 3:Scroll down and see if the Passwordless account option is showingTurn on.

If you see the option to turn it off, click on it and follow the on-screen instructions to disable Passwordless Login on your Microsoft account. Then, go to Settings and try removing the PIN again.

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Last updated on 16 May, 2024

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