Windows 10: I am trying to change my pin but i cant access the account to change it because i made a...

So i am trying to sign into my microsoft account on a new account. But heres the thing, they want me to reset my pin through the settings when im not even signed into my account on the actual device, please help me with this situation

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Changing password back to a 4 digit pin

Hi John,

I would like to inform you that your query is bit confusing and what I understood is that you would like to change the Windows 10 sign in option to pin.

I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.

• • 
    Are you able to access the desktop or able to login as you are telling that it tells that you are entering the incorrect password?
    
  • 
    Which is the build currently installed on the computer?
    
  • 
    Is the account a local account or Microsoft Account?
    

I suggest you to sign out from the current account, restart the computer and log in with Microsoft Account and please follow the below steps.

• Press Windows + I keys to open
  settings menu.
• Click on Accounts.
• Click on Sign in options.
• Click on Add under PIN.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to create Pin.
• Sign out and try to sign in again using PIN as your Sign in option.

Hope the information helps. Please do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Change pin

Hi there! I am Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

You may follow this steps to change your PIN:

1. Open Settings (keyboard shortcut: Windows + I) > Accounts > Sign-in options

2. Tap or click the Change button under PIN

3. Enter your current PIN, then enter and confirm the new PIN underneath

If you wish to reset your PIN, try this steps:

1. Open Settings (keyboard shortcut: Windows + I) > Accounts > Sign-in options

2. Tap or click I forgot my PIN.

3. You'll get a warning that you'll need to log in from scratch to access games, social networking, and more. Tap or click Continue.

4. Enter your Microsoft account password and then set up the new Pin.

Hope this helps

Sincerely,

Louie

 

Change Windows Hello Pin for 2nd account.

Hey,

I have an old Microsoft account (I'm posting this question on said account) that I am trying to sign into through the xbox app but forgot the pin for it. I am signed into the account on my pc, as it is listed under accounts in the settings, however it is
not the administrator account. When I attempt to change the Windows Hello Pin for the old account, it only allows me to change the pin for the administrator account.

How can I change the pin for my old/2nd account?