PIN

An over-the-shoulder close-up of a Corgi looking at a Windows PC screen displaying a PIN sign-in request. His paw hovers over the numeric pad on the keyboard. It's a bright office environment.

How Can a PIN Be as Secure as a Password?

A short PIN seems weaker than a long password, yet for signing in to Windows, it can be just as safe and maybe safer. The secret is where the PIN works, not how long it is. I’ll explain and show you how to make yours stronger if you’re uneasy.

Changing your PIN

How Do I Change My Windows PIN?

Changing your Windows sign-in PIN isn’t a setting in your Microsoft account; it’s set on each device. I’ll show you where to find it, why a PIN is safer than you might think, and when you should change it.

Choose Your Pin

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PIN Sign-In

Tip of the Day: Sign in With a PIN (or Not)

Windows 10 introduced the ability to sign in using a PIN. It’s quick and easy to set up and use.

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