Windows 10: Unable to Change PIN Number in Windows 10

Hi,


I wanted to change my current PIN. However, I couldn't find the option to.




This is what I see. As you can see, there are no PIN option and windows hello PIN is not available.





I know my PIN but I want to change it. My laptop is a Huawei D15. Thanks in advance


[Original Title: PIN Issue]

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How to change PIN (Personal Identification Number)?

Hi Roger,

To change your PIN in Windows 10, you may follow the steps below:

• Open Settings (keyboard shortcut: Windows + I) >
  Accounts > Sign-in options.
• Click the Change button under PIN.
• Enter your current PIN; then, enter and confirm the new PIN underneath.
• Tap I forgot my PIN.
• Enter your Microsoft account password; then, set up the
  new Pin.

We appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

Windows 10 Change password to pin

Hi Ana,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



Please share the details.

• 
  Are you able to log in to your desktop?
  
• 
  Do you see any error code along with the error message?
  

I suggest you to go through the below steps and check if it helps.

Follow these steps to set up a PIN on your Windows User Account:

• 
  Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.
  
• 
  Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
  Set up PIN sign-in.
  
• 
  Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.
  
• 
  Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
  Ok button.
  
• 
  Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.
  
• 
  Exit the PIN setup utility.
  

From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.



You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:

• 
  Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.
  
• 
  Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.
  
• 
  Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.
  
• 
  Enter your Windows password, then click the
  Ok button.
  
• 
  Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.
  
• 
  Click the Finish button.
  
• 
  Exit the PIN setup utility.
  

Check if it helps.



I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.

 

Pin number

Hi Grace,

There is a possibility that the PIN file is corrupted or certain changes like recent upgrade/updates have affected the PIN's functionality. In order for us to provide the appropriate solution to your concern, we would like to ask for more details. Please
answer the following:

• What build and version of Windows 10 are you using?
• Have you made any recent changes to the sign-in options or installed updates prior to the issue?
• Are you getting an error message after attempting to create a new PIN number?

We will wait for your response.