If you forgot your PIN and need to reset it, you can do so from the Windows sign-in screen. Look below the PIN text box: If you see I forgot my PIN , select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset.

Instead of a password, you can use a security key to sign in to apps, websites, and, if you have a work or school account, even Windows. Use this section to change or reset your security key PIN. To learn more, see Sign in to your account with a security key.

Try creating the PIN again or check for system updates. For errors during PIN creation, sign out and sign back in, then attempt to create the PIN again. If you're having trouble using your PIN to sign in, try to reset your PIN.

If you want to change or reset the password you use to sign in to Windows, you have different options. This article outlines the different approaches you can take, whether you’re using a Microsoft account or a local account, logged in or at the sign-in screen.

Reset your PIN. Reset your password. Facial and fingerprint recognition failures. Sign in with a different account. Sign in using Safe Mode. "We can't sign in to your account" error message. Fix a corrupted user profile. Need more help? Want more options?

These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device, and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. You can use the Settings app to configure and manage Windows Hello.

To sign into your Microsoft account with a passkey, follow these steps whenever you get a sign-in prompt. Choose Sign-in options, or Other ways to sign in. Select Face, Fingerprint, PIN, or security key. Select your passkey from the list available.

Once you've entered your credentials, press Enter or click the sign-in arrow to access your Windows desktop. If you're having trouble signing in, you can reset your password or PIN from the sign-in screen. Look for the I forgot my password or I forgot my PIN links to start the reset process.

Manage your passkeys in Windows. You can use the Settings app to view and manage passkeys saved for apps or websites. In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Passkeys or use the following shortcut: Manage your passkeys.

You can manage your security key settings from the Windows Settings app, including resetting your security key and creating a new security key PIN. Reset a security key If you want to delete all the account information stored on your physical security key, you must return the key back to its factory defaults.