
(There is a check box for including letters and special characters in the PIN. You need to verify that you know the current account password. Navigate down the right-hand side of the page and locate the PIN settings. To setup a PIN from inside Windows 11, or Windows 10, follow these steps:Ĭlick the Windows Icon to open the Start menu.Ĭlick the Key Icon in the search returns. Using this option is down to either your personal preference, or your company's security policy). Then the standard setup window appears asking you to type in a New PIN and then to confirm the PIN that you entered. Do this later to ignore setting a PIN or Set a PIN to enter a new PIN for this computer.

You may be asked to enter a security code to verify your identity.Īt this point, you have two options. The point at which it starts to deal with the Microsoft Account settings is the Sign in with Microsoft page. The following steps follow on from there:Įnter the account email or create an account of the person who is using the computer and click Next.Įnter the account password and click Next. This takes you through the features and settings for using your new Windows 11, or Windows 10 computer. The first turn on start-up causes the Out of Box Experience (OOBE) to run. While the PIN works even when the computer is offline, the account setup definitely needs an Internet connection. This is part of the account setup, and the computer should stay connected with the Internet until everything is finalized.

When you fresh install Windows 11, or Windows 10 on a computer, or on the first turn on out of the box. It asks you set up a PIN before you can start using the computer.


