Tired of having to login with passwords each time you boot or lock your computer? Login with pin in Windows 10 to relieve yourself from passwords.
Passwords have maintained our privacy for ages now. Without them, one could easily open our devices and delve into anything they want. The password makes sure that any trespasser cannot access whatever is in your device.
Nowadays, privacy through passwords has improved significantly. Previously, you could simply setup a simple password with three or four characters. In today’s world, most of the well renowned apps or sites on which you can make an account, encourage you to create a difficult password with special characters as well. Some do not allow you to create an account if the strength of your password does not match their requirements.
One would wonder that why does he or she need to have a complex password as even a password with 4 characters has as much thousands of possible combinations. The question is valid but above everything, it has been done in keeping in view the means to increase your security from possible hacks or mishaps. Furthermore, it is easier to crack a PIN than a password but if you’re an average user, you won’t have to worry about your PIN getting cracked. You’d rather prefer safety with accessibility.
Security aside, passwords can often become monotonous and cumbersome to use. Windows 10 lets you login with pin to allow you to access your computer even more quickly without passwords, just like on your smartphones. Not only is this much quicker, it in no way compromises on your privacy as everything is synced with your Microsoft Account.
Steps to enable login with pin in Windows 10.
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Accounts: Your account, sync settings, work, family.
Step 3: From the left side menu, click on Sign in options.
Step 4: Click on the Add button under PIN. It will ask you to login to your Microsoft Account which you must do in order for this procedure to move forward.
Step 5: From the resulting window, setup and confirm your PIN as shown in the image below.
Now, Click on OK and the next time you login to your computer, you can do it via entering the PIN you have just setup.