1. To set a PIN code, you need to go to the panel and in the block Pin use the button Add.
2. Even before entering the PIN code, the user is asked to confirm his identity using a valid password.
3.1 If desired, you can use not only numbers, but also letters and symbols for the PIN code. To take advantage of this opportunity, just check the box next to the option Include letters and symbols.
3.2 There are some security rules for PIN codes that do not allow combinations to be set too simple. You can view their list by following this link PIN code requirements in the same window Setting up a PIN code. Organizations are given the opportunity to tighten these requirements at their discretion; in your case, they may differ.
Changing, deleting and resetting your PIN
1. If necessary, the PIN code can be changed or deleted at any time; the corresponding functions are available in the same panel Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options → Pin, are called by buttons with self-explanatory names Change And Delete.
2. To change the PIN code, after pressing the button Change, you need to indicate the previous combination, enter and confirm the new one, and then apply the changes by clicking on the button OK.
2.1 You can change your PIN code without entering a previously used combination by using the reset function offered at the link I don't remember my PIN code in the panel Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options → Pin. In the window that opens, you just need to follow the instructions of the wizard. Resetting may result in loss of confidential data, after resetting you will need to re-enter games, applications, social media, access to which was limited by a PIN code.
3. To remove the PIN code after pressing the button Delete, you need to once again confirm your intention by clicking on the button of the same name again, and then enter a valid password confirming your identity.
In addition to the ability to enter operating system Using a Live ID account and a local account, Windows 8 also includes an option to create a custom PIN that can be associated with your local account or Live ID. Although this feature was added in Windows 8 mainly for tablet device users, PC users can also create a PIN code to log into Windows.
I've been using Windows 8 since its initial public release in 2011, but only recently started using a PIN to log into the operating system. I liked this feature because with it I get access to my computer faster, since I don’t have to enter my complex password (after all, entering 4 digits is faster and easier than typing various symbols, numbers and letters), and it’s also not required press the Enter key, since after entering the last digit of the PIN code, the system automatically opens home screen.
I must say that a PIN is less secure than a password with numbers, upper and lower case letters, and special characters. However, it is quite safe for everyday use, especially on a home computer. On devices with touch screen you can use graphic password, which is more secure than a PIN.
Almost every owner mobile phone there is a PIN code. Typically, this is a 4-digit code that must be entered to gain access to the phone. Our credit cards, and the guide below will tell you how to create a PIN on Windows 8.
Press Win + I. The “Settings” menu will appear on the right, at the bottom of which you need to click on the “Change PC settings” button.
In PC settings, go to the “Users” section and click on the “Create PIN” button.
Enter your current password. Yes, it is necessary to have a regular password or a picture password set on your computer, otherwise the “Create PIN” function will not be available.
Then create and enter a 4-digit PIN code twice and click on the “Done” button.
That's all. To check, lock Windows 8 with the combination Win keys+ L and try to log in using the PIN you created. And if you want to delete the PIN code, return to the PC settings and simply click on the “Delete” button.
It is worth noting that the graphic password and PIN code can only be used on local computer, so none of these login methods will be accessible remotely.
Have a great day!
For most, a phone or tablet is no longer just a device for accessing the Internet or a way to contact someone, but also a device that stores your personal information: photos, videos, information on bank cards, contacts, social network passwords, etc. And each of us wondered how to protect this data, one of the most simple ways is setting a password on your phone or tablet. Password protection is a compromise between convenience and security; you choose the type of password and regulate its complexity. In this article, I will show in detail what types of passwords exist for the Android OS and how to set them.
There are several types of passwords in Android:
1) Password;
4) Face recognition.
To choose one of the methods, open the "Settings" menu.
Select "Lock Screen", on some device models you need to go to "Security".
I propose to analyze each of the methods, and start with the safest ones.
Set a password on Android.
This method in the best possible way provides security for accessing information on a smartphone/tablet, since you can come up with a very complex password, which will be incredibly difficult to hack/guess.
Select "Password".
Create and enter a password using numbers, letters (capitals, uppercase) and special letters. signs.
The minimum password should contain a minimum of 4 characters, a maximum of 17. There is little in the password that limits you and it is quite easy to come up with a really complex password. The only thing to consider:
a) Do not forget the specified password;
b) Please note that it must be entered every time you unlock the device and entering 17 characters takes quite a long time.
Setting a PIN code on a smartphone/tablet.
Another way to secure your mobile device is to use a PIN code. This method is less secure because it involves using only numbers in the password.
Select "PIN code" from the list of methods.
Installing a graphic key.
Another way to secure your gadget is to install graphic key. This method is quite convenient to use, since you need to select a pattern as a password. Its disadvantage is that with standard 9 points, this method provides 389,122 combinations, which today is not so much.
Select "Pattern Key".
The minimum requirement is to connect 4 points.
Please re-enter.
Face recognition as a phone/tablet unlocker.
This method, it would seem, will be a standard and it is almost impossible to hack it, since all faces, like fingerprints, are unique. But bypassing such unlocking is quite simple; to do this, you need to have a photo of the owner of the mobile device, and today almost any photo can be obtained from social networks, Instagram and other services. There are variations using the face and voice, but such a combination also does not complicate the hacking process much. Plus, you must not forget that you may find yourself in a dark room or in a place where it will be extremely inconvenient to bring the gadget to your face.
Smart Lock feature in Android.
Starting from version 5 of Android, the function appeared in it Smart Lock, which may make the device easier to access. What is Smart Lock? You specify the conditions under which a password, PIN or graphic code will not block your phone/tablet. What conditions can be used:
1) Reliable devices. They can be Bluetooth watches, loud bluetooth connection in a car or NFC tag in the car. For example, if the watch is near you, then unlocking the phone/tablet is not required.
2) You can specify a geographic location where a password is not required, such as home, place of work, etc.
4) Physical contact. Mobile device will be unlocked as long as it remains in contact with you (in your hands, pocket, bag).
Naturally, in order to use certain conditions, it is necessary to use the appropriate sensors (GSM, take a photo, connect a Bluetooth watch, etc.).
We must admit that such a function will be extremely convenient if you actively use your phone or tablet. But keep in mind that each of the conditions leaves a small loophole for attackers.
With the release of Windows 10, users now have access to such a convenient feature as system locking using a PIN code. How is Windows 10 PIN blocking different from regular blocking? First of all, by the fact that the same PIN code is placed on all user devices and, in the case of current use of the OS on any one device, all other devices become inaccessible!
This feature provides a very significant advantage compared to conventional blocking, because if attackers suddenly find out the usual password, they will be able to immediately gain access to all other user devices. While a PIN code leak will not help the attackers, provided that you are currently working on your account.
Another advantage of using a PIN code is that it is easier to log in and easier to remember, because, unlike a complex password, a PIN consists only of a set of numbers. In addition, only with a PIN you can use this Windows application 10, like an iris scanner and login using Windows feature Hello - by touch or glance, although here you no longer need to enter a PIN code, the system itself recognizes you and unlocks you.
So how to set a PIN on Windows 10? The installation procedure is very simple and will not take much time.
To enable a PIN code in Windows 10, click the " Start", then - " Options» - « Accounts
».
Here select " Login Options" and in the window, in the item " Pin", click on the button " Add».
If Windows 10 asks for your account password, enter it and click " OK" If you have an account with Microsoft, then enter the password for your profile and log in.
Some tips for choosing a PIN code:
Do not install simple codes, like 0000, 1234, 01234567 and the like;
- you should not set an unreasonably large PIN code, so as not to waste a lot of time entering it;
- do not use passwords from other accounts, bank accounts, cards and wallets as a PIN code.
How to change or remove your Windows 10 PIN
In order to change the Pin you need to go to settings " Login Options" and section " Pin" click on " Change».
Here you need to dial the old Pin and enter the new one twice, and press “ OK».
There are also situations when the user has forgotten his PIN code on Windows 10, or there is no need for it. In such cases, the code can always be removed. To do this, in the “Login Options” settings in the “PIN Code” section, you need to click on the line “ I don't remember my PIN code».
After this, a dialog box will appear where you will be asked to enter the password for the current account. Windows entries 10:
After successfully entering the password, you will be asked to set a new PIN code, or click " cancellation", after which the Windows 10 PIN lock mode will be disabled. In addition, sometimes the system requires the user to enter a special security code to unlock the security system; as a rule, this code is sent to the additional email address that was specified when registering an account with Microsoft.
It is worth noting that when you boot your PC into safe mode, logging in using the PIN code will not be available; you will need to enter the password for the user account.
In progress Windows installations 10 on the computer you are voluntarily/forced to come up with a PIN code to log into your account. You won't be able to skip or ignore this setup step, but luckily, you can remove that annoying pin code later. Although I would not recommend leaving your computer unprotected if you have any important data stored there. But this is a completely separate topic, and today we will find out how to remove PIN and password in Windows 10.
How to remove PIN code in Windows 10
You can, of course, remove the PIN code in Windows 10 different ways(although not a fact, I just don’t rule it out). But I'll show you how I did it. You should like this method because it is simple and straightforward.
However, it is worth reminding you once again that by removing the PIN code from your computer, you leave it practically defenseless. On the other hand, if you are sure that no one else except you will have access to it, then why not? But you can save some time by not entering your PIN code every time you turn it on.
Step-by-step instructions on how to remove a PIN code inWindows 10:
We figured out the PIN code, but there is one more small nuance. Now Windows 10 will ask you for your account password at startup. And a password, by the way, is even less pleasant and time-consuming to enter than a PIN code. Therefore, next we will show you how to disable the password when logging in in Windows 10.
How to disable password in Windows 10
Before you disable your password in Windows 10, make sure you have it written down somewhere or remember it well. Because if you rarely use a password, you can easily forget it. And then, when you need it to confirm some changes in settings in your account Microsoft records, you will not be able to remember the password. Of course, it can be restored, but this is an extra hassle that no one likes.
Disable passwordWindows 10 when logging in:
- To get started, press Windows + R. In this case, Windows is the key on your keyboard with the Windows logo on it.
- In the window that appears, enter the phrase netplwiz to bring up the account settings item we need.
- Directly in the “User Accounts” settings window, uncheck the “Require username and password” checkbox.
Next, click OK and restart your computer to make sure everything is applied. Oh yes, I almost forgot, to apply these settings, you will need to enter your password two more times to confirm that you are the one currently controlling the computer.
Personally, everything worked out for me. I'm almost sure you do too. Now Windows 10 will not ask you to enter your password or PIN when you turn on your computer. If something went wrong for you, write in the comments below, we’ll try to figure it out. If you managed to mess up very badly, then use to return your operating system to its previous state.
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