How to Remove PIN from Windows 11 - Easy Steps

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Oliver 

Updated on Nov 27, 2024

Over the years, Window's PIN has become one of the most requested features to include as part of a major Windows 11 build. Perhaps you want your login process to flow more smoothly, or maybe you just prefer the old-fashioned familiarity. No matter the reasons, it's very simple to get rid of your PIN, and in this guide from EaseUS, we're going to show you how.

We'll go into detail to cover every way that you can remove your PIN, including even for those situations where you have forgotten (or simply do not know) the lock. Also, what if the removal button is greyed out? And by the end, you will be back to logging it your way.

How to Remove PIN from Windows 11

Let's start with the most common scenario: removing your PIN when you know it and everything is working as expected. This method involves accessing your device's settings:

Step 1. Click the Start menu icon and then open Windows Settings.

Step 2. In Settings, find and click on the category called "Accounts" > "Sign-in options."

Step 3. Find "PIN (Windows Hellp)" and click on it. Then, you can hit "Remove" to turn off Windows PIN on your system.

Your PIN should now be successfully removed.

Troubleshooting: Remove the Button Greyed Out

If the "Remove" button is greyed out, it's likely because of an enhanced security setting that only allows Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts. To fix this:

• Scroll down to the "Additional settings" section.
• Toggle off the option "For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended)."

Once this option is disabled, return to the PIN section, and you should be able to remove it.

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How to Remove PIN from Windows 11 If You Forgot It

Forgetting your PIN doesn't mean you're locked out. Here are two methods to regain access:

1. Way 1: PIN Removal Tool
2. Way 2: "I forgot my PIN" on Login Screen

Way 1: PIN Removal Tool

If you need more than is offered by the methods built into Windows, consider EaseUS Partition Master Professional. It is essentially a disk partitioning tool, however it features an option named "Password Reset" that allows you to delete or reset your Windows 11 PIN.

🛠️What do you need:  a USB drive, a workable computer, EaseUS Partition Master

Here are the steps to remove PIN in a few simple clicks:

Step 1. Insert the target USB disk into a computer, run EaseUS Partition Master, and click "Toolkit" > "Password Reset."

Step 2. A message will pop up. After reading it carefully, click "Create" to create bootable media.

Step 3. Select the correct USB flash drive and click "Create" and "Yes." This will erase all data on the USB, so please back up if any important data on it.

Step 4. Wait patiently. After the password reset USB flash drive is created, connect the USB to the locked PC. Restart the locked PC and press F2/F8/F11/Del to enter the BIOS, set the bootable USB as the boot drive. Once completed, the system will automatically boot from the USB.

Step 5. After restarting, launch EaseUS Partition Master again and go to "Password Reset." All accounts on the PC will be displayed in the interface; click on the target account and check "Reset & Unlock."

Step 6. When you receive this prompt, click "Confirm" to continue. Your password will be erased.

🔖Main Features of EaseUS Partition Master:

• Password Reset: Remove Windows 11 passwords, PIN & local account password Reset
• Bootable Media Creation: Create a bootable USB disk or CD/DVD to access the system and fix it when you log in.
• Partition Recovery: Recover a partition that is removed accidentally from the disk.
• Disk Management: Format, convert, merge, split, and resize partitions.
• Disk Cloning: Clone whole disks or partitions for backup and upgrading.

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Way 2: "I forgot my PIN" on Login Screen

It can get annoying when you forget your PIN, so Windows 11 has a solution builtin:

Step 1. Go to the login screen. Under the field where you key in your security code is a link that says " I forgot my PIN," click it to reset the PIN.

Step 2. You will be prompted to confirm your wish to connect this device with a unique email address or phone number. Enter the details and click "Next."

Step 3. Type your Microsoft account password, then click "Sign in."

Step 4. Enter your new device-specific PIN.

Conclusion

We hope this guide has helped you remove the Windows 11 login process. It's not as difficult to remove a PIN in Windows 11. You may be partial to the built-in ways, but third-party software, including EaseUS Partition Master, gives you more flexibility.