Sign-In Options in Windows

Ways to sign in to Windows 11

You can access the sign-in options from the Settings app. In the Settings app  on your Windows device,​​​​​​​ select Accounts > Sign-in options or use the following shortcut:

Sign-in options​​​​​​​

Ways to sign in

• Use Set up Windows Hello to enable to sign in using face recognition, a fingerprint or a PIN, instead of a password. In this section you can also improve facial recognition or remove it.​​​​​

• You can sign in to your account with a physical security key. Learn more.

Additional settings

• Sign in with an external camera or fingerprint reader. If turned on, you disable Enhanced Sign-in Security , which is a Windows Hello feature that adds a layer of security to biometric data by using specialized hardware and software components. It's available only on devices with compatible hardware. Learn more.

• Only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device. If turned on, you disable the use of passwords for your Microsoft account, enhancing the security of your Windows device. To learn more, see Go passwordless with your Microsoft account.

• Dynamic lock is a security feature that automatically locks your device when you are not around. It uses Bluetooth to pair with a phone, and locks the device when the Bluetooth signal drops below a certain level, indicating that you are no longer near your device. This feature helps prevent unauthorized access to your device if you forget to lock it when stepping away. To enable Dynamic lock, turn the toggle On. Take your phone with you when you move away from your device, and Windows will automatically lock within a minute after you're out of Bluetooth range.

• Show account details on the sign-in screen. If turned on, this option displays your user account's email address on the sign-in screen.

Ways to sign in to Windows 10

You can access the sign-in options from the Settings app. In the Settings app  on your Windows device,​​​​​​​ select Accounts > Sign-in options or use the following shortcut:

Sign-in options

Ways to sign in

• Use Set up Windows Hello to enable to sign in using face recognition, a fingerprint or a PIN, instead of a password. In this section you can also improve facial recognition or remove it.​​​​​

• You can sign in to your account with a physical security key. Learn more.

Additional settings

• Only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device. If turned on, you disable the use of passwords for your Microsoft account, enhancing the security of your Windows device. To learn more, see Go passwordless with your Microsoft account.

• Dynamic lock is a security feature that automatically locks your device when you are not around. It uses Bluetooth to pair with a phone, and locks the device when the Bluetooth signal drops below a certain level, indicating that you are no longer near your device. This feature helps prevent unauthorized access to your device if you forget to lock it when stepping away. To enable Dynamic lock, turn the toggle On. Take your phone with you when you move away from your device, and Windows will automatically lock within a minute after you're out of Bluetooth range.

• Show account details on the sign-in screen. If turned on, this option displays your user account's email address on the sign-in screen.