Windows 10: Login with PIN as default

Discus and support Login with PIN as default in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; HelloWhen starting Windows 11 I'm always prompted for my username and password.I can also switch the login method to PIN or FACE or whatever by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by mywindoof11, Apr 15, 2025.

  1. Login with PIN as default


    HelloWhen starting Windows 11 I'm always prompted for my username and password.I can also switch the login method to PIN or FACE or whatever by selecting "Sign-in options" and then selecting the respective icon.How can I set PIN as the default?I always want to login with PIN, it is extremely annoying that I always have to first select "Sign-in options" and then the icon for PIN before I can input my user and PIN.How do I get the prompt for PIN directly at startup? I've set the registry keyHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\UserTilefor my and al

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    mywindoof11, Apr 15, 2025
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  2. OSK PIN login on non-touch device

    Hello,

    I suggest you to create a PIN for your device and try the on screen keyboard to login to the same.

    You may follow the steps below to create PIN protection for your device.


    • Go to Settings and select account.

    • Click on sign in option and Go to PIN option.

    • Now click on Add and set PIN for login.

    You can use the same PIN to login to your device using the on screen Keyboard from ease of access option and verify the result.

    Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Apr 15, 2025
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  3. David Haz Win User
    how do I make my pin as a default login.

    Hi,

    You may follow the steps below to make your PIN the default login to your device:

    • Click the Start button, then type Settings.
    • Click Settings.
    • Click Accounts, and select Sign-in options.
    • Under PIN, click Add. Confirm your password when prompted.
    • Set-up the desired PIN as required.
    Make sure to delete the password if you just want the PIN to be enabled.

    If you have further questions, feel free to ask us.

    Regards.
     
    David Haz, Apr 15, 2025
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  4. Login with PIN as default

    Unable to login using The login PIN

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the pin and check fi it helps.

    • In the login page next to “PIN password option”.
    • You will find “Other sign in options”, click on it will prompt you for regular password.
    • Enter regular password and login to the computer.
    • I suggest you to click on the Start Menu
      and select settings.
    • Now select Accounts.
    • Next select the tab Sign-in option.
    • Under the “PIN tab” click on “ADD” option.
    • It will prompt you for current pin password and new password, please provide
      new password then apply the changes, restart
      the computer and check if it works.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Apr 15, 2025
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