Windows 10: I have no Pin options to select

Hello I have 2 laptops and a desktop all with Windows 10. I just compared the versions and all have this version: 10.0.18363 Build 18363, Windows 10 Pro.


I only have the Set Pin Option on the desktop and the oldest of the two laptops. They share the same Microsoft ID to log in with the same password. But I do not have the option to even set up a pin on one machine.


Sounds very stupid to me, that this even exists?? What could possibly cause this ?? If anyone knows, thanks in advance.

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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.

 

Why doesn't my pin work with the anniversary edition?

Hi Nancy,

We would like to know more about the issue. Before you had the Anniversary Update, were you using an 8-digit PIN?

For the meantime, we suggest that you remove the current PIN and create a new PIN. You can do that by following these steps:

• Select the Start button, type Settings, and select it from the list of results.
  
• Choose Accounts.
  
• Select Sign-in options.
  
• Under PIN, select Remove.
  

After you have deleted your current PIN, create a new 4-digit PIN by following these steps:

• Select the Start button, type Settings, and select it from the list of results.
• Choose Accounts.
• Select Sign-in options.
• Under PIN, select Add.

Once you have created your new 4-digit PIN, restart your computer and sign-in using the new 4-digit PIN.

Note: It is very important that you remove then create a new PIN rather than changing the current PIN.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Add Pin option is not working

If the previous steps failed to work. You can try to Remove
and Add your PIN. Here are the steps:

• Click on Sign-in options and login to Windows with your Microsoft account or local account Password.
• Click on Windows icon at the bottom-right corner, on top of Start Menu click on your account icon and select Change account settings.
• On the left-side panel of Accounts settings, select Sign-in options.
• On this page, you have a number of options
  select PIN.
• Directly below PIN, you will see two buttons. Click on Remove.
• You will be asked "Are you sure you want to remove your PIN?" etc. Select
  Remove.
• A Log-in Box now opens for you to re-enter your Password then click
  OK.
• You will be returned to the Sign-in option
  page where you can now add a PIN once again.
• Enter your new PIN and confirm PIN, click on OK to reset your new PIN for your Windows Sign-in.
• Restart your PC and Sign-in with your new PIN to confirm.
  

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have further inquiries.