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How to Change Password in Windows 11

By: Waseem Patwegar

Windows 11 provides the option to change the Login Password for both Local and Microsoft User Accounts. You can find below the steps to Change Password in Windows 11.

Change Password in Windows 11

Change Login Password in Windows 11

A common reason for changing the Login Password for computers located at an office or place of work is due to IT Policy of the company, which requires employees to change Login Password on monthly basis.

In case of Home computers, people find the need to change Login Password, if it is difficult to remember and if has been compromised.

The steps to change the Password in Windows 11 vary, depending on whether it is Local User Account or Microsoft Account.

In addition to changing Login Password, Windows 11 also provides the option to login using PIN, Picture, Finger Print, Security Key & Facial Recognition.

1. Change Local Account Password Using Settings

If you are using a Local User Account, you can follow the steps below to change User Password in Windows 11.

Click on Start > Settings Icon > select Accounts in the left-pane and click on Sign-in Options in the right pane.

Sign-in Options in Windows 11

On the next screen, scroll down and select Password option and click on the Change button.

Change Password Option in Windows 11

On Change your Password Screen, enter you Current Password and click on the Next button.

Confirm Current Login Password

On the next screen, enter your New Password, Reenter Password and click on the Next button.

Enter New Password

Click on the Finish button to complete the password change process.

Finish Change Password Process in Windows 10

After this, you will be able to login to the computer using the new password.

2. Change Microsoft Account Password

In order to change Microsoft Account Password, you need to be logged into the computer using Microsoft Account.

Click on Start > Settings Icon > select Accounts in the left-pane and click on Sign-in Options in the right pane.

Sign-in Options in Windows 11

On the next screen, scroll down and select the Down Arrow next to Password and click on the Change button.

Change Password Option in Windows 11

On Verify your identity screen, click on your Email Address to receive a Security Code from Microsoft.

Verify Identity Using Email Address

On the next screen, enter the Security Code and click on the Verify button.

Enter Security Code to Verify Microsoft Account

On the next screen, enter your Current Password and then type in your New Password.Create New Microsoft Account Password

You will see Password Changed confirmation, once your Microsoft Account Password is changed.

3. Change Login Password to PIN

Windows 11 provides the option to login to the computer using 4-digit PIN, instead of using the regular Alpha-Numeric Password.

Click on Start > Settings Icon > select Accounts in the left-pane and click on Sign-in Options in the right pane.

Sign-in Options in Windows 11

On the next screen, scroll down and select PIN (Windows Hello) option and click on the Setup button button.

Add PIN Password Option in Windows 11

On the next screen, enter your Current User Password and click on Ok.

Verify User Account Password Option in Windows

On the next screen, enter any 4-digit PIN and click on OK.

Set Up PIN Password to Login to Windows

You will now be able to login to your computer using this 4-digit PIN, instead of using your regular User Password.

4. Change Login Password to Picture

Another login option available in Windows 10 is to use picture or pattern, instead of using a regular alphanumeric  Password.

Click on Start > Settings Icon > select Accounts in the left-pane and click on Sign-in Options in the right pane.

Sign-in Options in Windows 11

On the next screen, scroll down and select Picture Password option and click on the Add button.

Add Picture Password Option in Windows 11

On the next screen, enter your Current User Password and click on Ok.

Verify Account Option in Windows 10

Follow the next onscreen instructions to setup Picture as the Login Password on your computer.

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