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How to change your PIN in Windows 11
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Windows 11 has a bunch of ways to securely log into your account. But, forgetting all the biometric options available, you can still use a simple ol’ PIN to log on. Here’s how to change it.
Logging in with your face or fingerprint may be the modern way to do things but they aren’t always the most reliable and their effectiveness can depend on the machine you’re using.
As such, using a standard PIN or password is a tad simpler, if it can sometimes take slightly longer and offer up a higher chance of your forgetting it. If you want to update it, this is how to change your PIN inWindows 11.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
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Step1
Open the Start menu
Click the Windows icon in your taskbar to open the Start menu.
Step2
Search for Settings
Enter Settings in the search bar and select it to open the Settings page.
Step3
Head to Accounts
On the menu to the left side, select Accounts.
Step4
Select Sign-in options
From the menu, click the Sign-in options page.
Step5
Under PIN, click Change PIN
Once you select the PIN drop-down, select the Change PIN button.
Step6
Enter Old PIN and a new PIN
Here, you can enter your Old PIN, then enter your new PIN twice to confirm.
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