How Do I Activate a Pin in Windows 10?
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How do I activate Windows pin?

Open the “Settings” app, and click/tap on the “Accounts” icon. Click/tap on “Sign-in options” on the left side, and click/tap on the “Add” button under “PIN” on the right side. If prompted to verify your account password, enter your local account password and click/tap on “OK”.

How do I activate Windows Hello PIN?

To add Windows Hello as a sign in method for your Microsoft account:

  1. Go to the Microsoft account page and sign in as you normally would.
  2. Select Security > More security options.
  3. Select Add a new way to sign in for verify.
  4. Select Use your Windows PC.
  5. Follow the dialogs to set up Windows Hello as a method for signing in.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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