No matter if you use a Microsoft or local account to log in, you can supplement your password with a PIN.Īs we've discussed, there are pros and cons to signing in with a Microsoft account. It's easier to type than a full password, especially on a touchscreen device. Let's take a look at the Windows 10 PIN security feature, the differences between a PIN and password, and which you should use.Ī PIN ("PIN number" is redundant) is a series of digits that's you can use to log into your Windows 10 user account thanks to the Windows Hello feature. However, anyone can use a PIN (personal identification number) to protect their Windows 10 account. These include facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, but those aren't available on some machines. In Windows 10, Microsoft provides several ways to log into your user account aside from a standard password.
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