Windows 10: Login: Always Require PIN, Never Allow Password?

It seems I can add a PIN option in Win-I > Accounts > Sign-in options. This adds the PIN as an alternative to the password on the lock screen. That seems to reduce security: now there are two ways into the machine. I understand the PIN can be more secure than a password. Is it possible to remove the password option from the lock screen, so that the user must enter a PIN?

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Windows 10 Require password to login, but allow PIN to unlock locked workstation

Hi Everyone,

Is there a method to require a password on login, but then allow PIN to unlock a locked workstation?

The problem is that when users always use their PIN, they forget their password. If they are subsequently required to login to another workstation, or their password expires, they cannot reset or renew the password.

In our environment, we require and enforce complex passwords. Workstations also lock after 10 mins of activity. For some users, continually entering a 'complex' password is a hassle and a constant source of complaint. As a result PIN's were enabled ....
but now the number of service requests for 'forgotten password' have spiked.

One solution would be to require users to enter their password on login, but allow a PIN to unlock the screen.

Does anyone know if there is a method to achieve this?

Paul

 

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.

 

Windows 10 Require password to login, but allow PIN to unlock locked workstation

Hi Paul,

Please see our answers below:

• Is there a method to require a password on login, but then allow PIN to unlock a locked workstation?

Regular consumers uses passwords commonly in normal computers. However, if you prefer using a
PIN as your security, your computer should have a hardware called
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip.

To know how PIN and passwords work, you can visit this link:
Why a PIN is better than a password for more information.

This article highlights that PINs are widely used in
Windows 10 Enterprise computers.

• Does anyone know if there is a method to achieve this?

To address your concerns regarding domain computer security setup, we recommend re-posting this thread to our

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