Windows 10: Can not log into laptop as i have forgotten Pin and it's my only sign in option

Discus and support Can not log into laptop as i have forgotten Pin and it's my only sign in option in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Hello,I started my laptop today and the only sign in option is "Pin".I don't remember having a pin and can't change the sign in option to password.How... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Tristan Gerrish Octane, May 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM.

  1. Can not log into laptop as i have forgotten Pin and it's my only sign in option


    Hello,I started my laptop today and the only sign in option is "Pin".I don't remember having a pin and can't change the sign in option to password.How do i get into my laptop?Thanks

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    Tristan Gerrish Octane, May 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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  2. Remove sign in pin

    Hi Joel,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to remove the sign in pin/password options.

    • In the search box type sign-in-option.
    • Click on the sign-in-option.
    • Then you can find password/pin/picture password.
    • There you can remove the option and check.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
  3. I have forgotten my pin and neither the forgotten pin option or the use password option appear.

    I usually sign in using the fingerprint scanner, but just now, my computer told me I needed my pin to log in, but I have forgotten my pin.

    I tried signing in differently but I can’t choose to use my password, and the “I have forgotten my pin” button does not appear.

    I don’t know if this is intentional or if it is a bug, but if anybody has had this problem or knows how to fix it or to log in anyways, I would appreciate the help.
     
    Mallory Attenborough, May 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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    Hello, My surface laptop recently updated and is now requiring me to sign in with PIN. I always use face id to log in, and I have forgotten my PIN. Since I have forgotten my PIN, I cant sign in and there is not a "I forgot my PIN" option
     
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