Windows 10: Cannot change or modify PIN in Windows 11/10 [Fixed]

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If you cannot change or modify your PIN in Windows 11/10. then this post offers working suggestions to help you resolve the issue. Windows has diversified its security features over the years and offers many options for signing in to your computer. One of the sign-in features is the Windows Hello PIN, with the help […]

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Windows 10 Change password to pin

Hi Ana,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



Please share the details.

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  Are you able to log in to your desktop?
  
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  Do you see any error code along with the error message?
  

I suggest you to go through the below steps and check if it helps.

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

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  Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.
  
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  Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
  Set up PIN sign-in.
  
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  Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.
  
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  Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
  Ok button.
  
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  Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.
  
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  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:

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  Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.
  
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  Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.
  
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  Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.
  
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  Enter your Windows password, then click the
  Ok button.
  
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  Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.
  
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  Click the Finish button.
  
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  Exit the PIN setup utility.
  

Check if it helps.



I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

PIN at start up

Hi Scott,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the below steps how to Change PIN password:

• In the search box, type settings.
• Then Click on accounts.
• Then on the left hand side click on sign in options.
• Then you can Select Change PIN password and remove the pin.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

In Win10, how do I change my opening entry name and pin number?

Hi Neil,

Your concern about account changes can be facilitated by the Control Panel options as well as the Settings section of your device. We'd recommend referring to the steps below to complete the changes:

Change account name

• Search and launch Control Panel using Cortana.
• In the Search Control Panel box, type Change account type.
• Select the specified user account that you'd like to modify.
• Click the Change the account name option.
• Enter your desired new name for the account.
• Click on the Change Name button to confirm the changes.

Change PIN

• Search and launch Settings using Cortana.
• Click on Accounts.
• Locate and click on Sign-in options.
• Under PIN, click on the Change button.
• On the pop-up window, enter your old PIN along with the new ones.
• Click on OK.

Let us know how it goes after you've performed the steps.