How to set up a Passwordless User Account on Windows 11

Not everyone knows how to set up a user account without a password on a Windows 11/10 computer, it is not that simple if you have no idea how to do it, but with a little help you can do it.

Windows 11 doesn't directly offer a completely passwordless user account setup, but it does allow you to sign in without a password by using Windows Hello combined with a Microsoft account. Windows Hello uses biometric authentication (facial recognition, fingerprint scanner) or a PIN to verify your identity instead of a password. Here's how to set it up:

How to set up a Passwordless User Account on Windows 11
Prerequisites:

• A Microsoft account
• A Windows 11 PC with a compatible fingerprint scanner or infrared camera for facial recognition

Steps:

Sign in with your Microsoft account: Make sure you're signed in to Windows 11 with your Microsoft account. If you're not using a Microsoft account, you'll need to switch to one to proceed with passwordless sign-in.

Set up Windows Hello:

Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.

Click on Windows Hello and choose the option you want to set up, either Facial recognition or Fingerprint recognition.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. This will involve scanning your fingerprint or face depending on the chosen option.

Optionally, set up a PIN: While not strictly necessary, setting up a PIN is recommended as a backup sign-in method in case Windows Hello malfunctions or you're unable to use biometrics. You can find the PIN setup option under the same Windows Hello section in Settings.

Once you've completed these steps, you should be able to sign in to your Windows 11 PC using your face, fingerprint, or PIN instead of a password.

Here are some additional points to consider:

• Security key: You can also use a physical security key as a passwordless sign-in option alongside Windows Hello. However, this requires Azure Active Directory or a similar MDM solution for enterprise environments and isn't feasible for typical personal use on a home PC.
• Not completely passwordless: It's important to remember that while you won't need a password for everyday sign-in, a password might still be required for certain actions like logging in to a different device or recovering your account.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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