Your password is the first line of defense for yourWindows 11PC, as it protects your files and your important information from being accessed by unauthorized users. But there are some instances where you might want to remove a login password in Windows.
One such instance is when you’re sharing a PC with someone and don’t necessarily have anything that’s private on your system. Though we don’t recommend it, removing the password can also mean faster logins to your PC.
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What You Need
A Windows PC running Windows 11
If you still feel like you don’t need that layer of system security, here’s how you can remove your login password onWindows 11.
Some notes
Before we get started, there are some important things we’d like you to bear in mind. If you’ve signed into your Windows 11 PC with aMicrosoft account, then you may’t remove your login password or PIN very easily. This is for security reasons. You’ll always be forced to have some form of password with a Microsoft account. You only canremove login passwords on accountscreated locally, or, as Microsoft puts it, with an “offline account.”
We do, however, suggest you consider buying a PC with Windows Hello built in, or set it up post-purchase if you may. These PCs can use an infrared webcam to scan your face,or use your fingerprintto sign you in to your PC. You also can buy external Windows Hello webcams and fingerprint readers, too.
This technically removes your login password or PIN, as you won’t ever have to type anything on the keyboard. It also helps keep your PC more secure, reducing the risk of someone guessing your password and getting in.
Removing the login password on Windows 11
If you’ve set up your Windows 11 PC with a local (offline) account, then you can follow our steps below on how you can remove the login password. Again, these steps do not work with a Microsoft account for security reasons.
Step 1:Select theStart Menu iconand then choose theSettings gear icon.
Step 2:In the Settings app, chooseAccountsin the sidebar. Then selectSign-in options.
Step 3:UnderWays to sign in, selectPassword.
Step 4:Select theChangebutton under thePasswordcategory.
Step 5:Enter your current password and selectNext.
Step 6:Leave everything else blank and selectFinish.
Step 7:Close the Settings app. Your login password will now be removed.
Now that your password is removed, you’ll no longer have to enter it on the Windows 11 login screen. You should automatically be logged in once you start up your PC. Or, if you’re sharing your PC, you’ll just have to click on your profile icon to sign in.
Once again, though, it’s not safe to sign in to Windows 11 without a password. Others can get access to your files. And, if your account has administrator privileges, those with bad intent can also use your account to access other people’s files. It’s best practice to use a strong password, or Windows Hello. We have a guide that can help youchoose a password managerthat’s secure, too.
