Windows 10: How can I change the PIN number on my device through my Microsoft Online Account

How can I change the PIN number on my device through my Microsoft Online Account

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Microsoft Account PIN and password

We appreciate the screenshot that you provided. to start troubleshooting the issue with you logins, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how login pin goes back to password:

• Click Start menu and go to Settings.
• In Settings, click the Accounts icon.
• Click on Sign-in options.
• Change both your password and pin one by one.

Let us know how it goes.

 

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.

 

Unknown devices on my Microsoft account

Hello Flemmingk,

Could these other devices be from friends that you may have signed in to your Microsoft account on for something?

Either way, you can remove these devices.

*Arrow Microsoft Account - Remove Devices User Accounts Tutorials

Afterwards to be safe, I would recommend to change the password of your Microsoft account, and enable two-step verification if you haven't already.

Change Password of Account in Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

Turn On or Off Microsoft Account Two-step Verification User Accounts Tutorials