What is Windows Hello Pin?

Setting up and Using the Microsoft Hello PIN Log in

A Microsoft Windows Hello Login Personal Identification Number PIN is an easy to remember secret login code. If someone sees your PIN as you unlock your computer, they can only access that one computer. The PIN does not unlock your Microsoft login account on any other computer. The PIN only works on one computer.

How do I Find my Windows Hello PIN?

Press “Windows + I” to open settings and click on “Accounts”. In the accounts menu, select “Signin options” from the sidebar, look for “ Windows Hello PIN”, click it, and click “I forgot my PIN”.

How do I Disable Windows Hello PIN?

Open Settings on Windows 10.
Click on Accounts.
Click on Sign-in options.
Under the “Manage how your sign in to your device” section, select the Windows Hello PIN option.
Click the Remove button to remove the PIN on Windows 10.
Click the Remove button again.
Confirm the current password.

What is Windows Hello PIN Used For?

When you set up Windows Hello, youre asked to create a PIN first. This PIN enables you to sign in using the PIN when you cant use your preferred biometric because of an injury or because the sensor is unavailable or not working properly.

Do I have to have a Windows Hello PIN?

It is only required if the user has selected the Hello icon for signing in.

Why is my Computer Asking me to Create a Windows Hello PIN?

Make sure the right icon is selected. The right icon is for password login whereas the left icon is for PIN login . Most of the users who were experiencing this problem had the left icon selected which is why Windows was always asking them to create a pin.

How to Setup a Windows Hello PIN Login ID (Official Dell ...

This next series of steps are to be used to set up a pin from inside Windows 10 open the Start menu type signin options and press Enter. Once the settings page opens. Look for the pin option.

Do I have to Set up a Windows Hello Pin?

A Microsoft Windows Hello Login Personal Identification Number PIN is an easy to remember secret login code. The PIN does not unlock your Microsoft login account on any other computer. The PIN only works on one computer. It is required before setting up Biometrics.

How do I Setup a Microsoft PIN?

Make sure youre connected to the internet, so the change syncs to your Microsoft account .
Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Signin options .
Select PIN Windows Hello > Change PIN and then follow the instructions.