How to quickly turn off Windows 10 PIN, avoid login errors

PINs help protect your device, but they aren't always convenient. If you want to log in to Win 10 without a PIN, here's the right way to do it.

Instructions to turn off Win 10 PIN code

Step 1: First, open your Start Menu and then click on the Settings gear icon to access Windows Settings .

Step 2: In Windows Settings , select Accounts , the account management section includes information and security issues related to the account.

Step 3: Here you select Sign-in options and look to the right, there we will see the PIN code section >  click Remove.

Step 4: The system will ask you again to confirm turning off the PIN code, click Remove to proceed.

Step 5: Here you just need to enter the account you used to log in to the device, please note that this is a registered Microsoft account if you have used it to log in. Otherwise, you will not be able to create a pin code from the beginning.

Step 6: Immediately you will see the PIN section no longer has a password.

If you want to use the PIN again, just click and enter the password and you can use the PIN again on Windows 10.

Windows 10 PINs are a quick way to sign in, but if you don't want to use them, you can remove them or replace them with your Microsoft account password. If you encounter an error removing them, check your Windows 10 sign-in options to make sure your device isn't restricted by security policies.

David Pac

Update 13 March 2025