How to reset Windows Hello PIN

Here’s how to access your Windows settings to reset your PIN and keep your data and services on your computer private

The Windows Hello PIN is a computer security feature used to unlock your computer and access files and services. If you have forgotten or want to change the code, you need to reset your account PIN in the operating system.

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It is important to remember that the PIN is a combination of a series of numbers or a user-defined combination of letters and numbers. Thus, your data remains safe from unauthorized access to your device. When you reset it, you must do one of the following:

• When you see the “I forgot my PIN” option, in the Windows settings, choose the account you need to reset and follow the system instructions;
• If there is no “I forgot my PIN” option, you need to go to “Login options” and then press “Enter your password”.

Remember that the PIN you choose to access your computer is different from your account password Microsoft🇧🇷 To reset the password for this account, you must log in to Microsoft supportenter options “Security” > “Password security” and follow the onscreen instructions to change the code.

How to reset your Windows PIN

Follow the step-by-step process to reset your Windows Hello PIN and follow it for Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions.

1. Open the Start menu and click on “Settings”;
2. Click on your account at the top left of the screen and select “Login options”;
3. Press “PIN (Windows Hello)”;
4. Click “I forgot my PIN” and follow the instructions to reset it.

Ready! By resetting your Windows PIN, you can ensure the safety of your data and files stored on the system.

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