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  1. Sign-In Options in Windows - Microsoft Support

    The sign-in options in Windows serve various purposes to enhance your user account security and sign in convenience. You can access the sign-in options from the Settings app.

  2. How to enable sign-in options on login screen - Microsoft Q&A

    Oct 28, 2022 · Hi, Whether it’s Windows 10 or Windows 11, in some cases I have seen only PIN option at login screen. In such cases, password option is also enabled but not showing on login …

  3. Why are my sign in options currently unavailable?

    May 15, 2025 · Since your facial recognition is currently working, but sign-in options are unavailable, resetting biometric data can help: Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.

  4. Change or reset your PIN in Windows - Microsoft Support

    For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Important: …

  5. Configure Windows Hello - Microsoft Support

    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 …

  6. Set up a passkey (FIDO2) as your verification method

    Open the Windows Settings app, select Accounts, select Sign-in options, select Security Key, and then select Manage. Insert your security key into the USB port or tap your NFC reader to verify …

  7. Windows 11 log on screen not giving me the option to log on as a ...

    Jun 2, 2024 · To access this option, click on the "Sign-in options" button located below the password field on the login screen. From there, you can choose to sign in with a different …

  8. I can't see the password option in my windows 11

    Aug 25, 2024 · If the password option still doesn't appear, try restarting your computer. This can help Windows update and apply the changes you've made. Additionally, ensure that your device …

  9. Windows Hello common issues and troubleshooting tips - Microsoft

    How to improve Windows Hello face recognition If you're experiencing issues with Windows Hello facial recognition not working as expected or if you’ve changed your appearance, wear glasses, …

  10. Set Default Login Method to Password instead of PIN

    Feb 20, 2022 · Press Windows+I to open the Configure window; Select the option Accounts; Select in the left column the option "Input Options"; In the window on the right, scroll down to the …

  11. Use Web Sign-In To Enable Passwordless Sign-In In Windows

    Dec 2, 2024 · Starting in Windows 11, version 22H2 with KB5030310, you can enable a web-based sign-in experience on Microsoft Entra joined devices. This feature is called Web sign-in, and it …

  12. I want to remove the PIN and Password sign-in requirement for Windows

    Jul 28, 2023 · Hello, how are you? I understand that you would like to login without password or PIN on your computer. First remove the PIN using the procedure below. Press Windows+I to …

  13. No windows hello options appear in Accounts > Sign-in options, so …

    Jan 5, 2024 · Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign in options and the only options are for, Security Key, Password and Picture Password. No Windows Hello options are there. I am only …

  14. how to remove PIN from Sign in - Microsoft Q&A

    Nov 21, 2025 · Remove PIN from Windows Sign-in and use only a password. The problem I experienced is a hacker was able to sign-in to my account even though I had made the PIN …

  15. User Account Access in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Note: on devices managed by an organization, you have the additional Switch user option. Switching accounts in Windows allows you to move between different user accounts on the …

  16. Windows Sign-In Alternatives to PIN (Windows Hello)

    Dec 16, 2024 · At the login screen, select “Login Options” and then select the “Password” option to login. If the PIN is locked due to issues with Windows Hello, you can use the password as an …

  17. Enhanced Sign-in Security in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Caution: Some fingerprint peripherals labelled as "Windows Hello compatible" will enable Enhanced Sign-in Security and other Windows features that require Enhanced Sign-in Security …

  18. Go passwordless in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Sign-in options Under Additional settings, turn on the option For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device Note: in Windows 10, this option is …

  19. Windows 11 Sign-in options - Microsoft Q&A

    Jun 30, 2023 · Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, click on “Change” for the “Password” settings, leave the fields blank, and click on “Next.” This only works for local accounts.

  20. All sign-in options grayed out - Microsoft Q&A

    Feb 11, 2024 · Hello, I am a Microsoft user like you, try to help you solve this problem together! If I understand normal, it may be that the security option of win11 is checked 1 Open Settings …

  21. windows sign in options all unavailable?? - Microsoft Q&A

    1 day ago · so when i got my levono it had facial recognition and everything, after like 2 weeks it stopped working and now i just use my pin. No biggie. until i checked settings months later to …

  22. forgot password - Microsoft Q&A

    1 day ago · Reset PIN from Settings (if you can sign in with an alternate method): Sign in to Windows 11 using an alternate credential (like your Microsoft account password). Open …

  23. How to make PIN as a default sign-in options - Microsoft Q&A

    Dec 27, 2023 · My Windows 11 has both password and PIN set up, but the login screen always ask for a password as a default sign-in option. I wanted to use the PIN instead, without …

  24. Enable a feature in Windows Home 11 - Accounts Management

    4 days ago · Hi Community, There is an option to go passwordless from instruction at Microsoft learning. The example below has an option to toggle a feature by going to Accounts->sign-in …

  25. Sign in as other user not available. - Microsoft Q&A

    Nov 21, 2025 · Here are some reliable steps to force Windows to display the other user options: Verify the Account is Correctly Set Up First, let's make sure the second account is properly …

  26. How to add sign in options in Windows Server 2025 Data Center ...

    Nov 18, 2025 · To enable sign-in options such as biometrics and PIN on Windows Server 2025 Data Center Evaluation, you need to configure Windows Hello for Business and ensure that the …

  27. IE Explorer mode fails to add from options features

    2 days ago · I went to Options Features and removed the feature, thinking that I could re-add it as possible way to correct the problem. I then tried to re-add the Optional Feature IE Mode, but it …

  28. Sign in to Microsoft 365

    Learn how to sign in to Office or Microsoft 365 from a desktop application or your web browser.

  29. Make Windows easier to see - Microsoft Support

    If you want to make your screen easier to see, Windows offers a lot of features and options that can help you. Here are a few suggestions.