If you have a computer, laptop or laptop, the normal thing is that as users we want all our records, images and documents to be completely safe from the sight of onlookers. Based on this, it is common to set a password, which works for you in such a way that you can keep your folders and documents in total privacy in so that they cannot be eliminated.
However, it often happens that some people, in addition to wanting a password to access their documents, choose to use a pin that is easy to remember and much easier now to type on their devices.
While this sounds like a normal action, many people don't like the idea of remembering a password or PIN, so they prefer their PC to start automatically, however, this reveals a number of dangers we're sure we want to avoid.
Therefore, within this post, we want to show you the simple methods with which you can enter a PIN or password on your Windows PC, and thus give more protection to all your documents.
How to add a PIN code to your Windows PC
To use a PIN code, in order to log into your Windows device, the first thing you need to do is add it to your account. To be able to do this, you just have to start by going to the Start menu, then enter your profile photo, which corresponds to your account.
There you will see that a drop-down menu will open which will show different options, among which you need to enter the option " Change account settings ".
Pressing this option will open the section " Account “, Which is part of the series of options that Windows offers you, by default, you will see that it will show you within the same tab, everything related to your personal information.
Once there, you just have to enter the tab "Access options" which you can find on the right in the left panel of the screen.
When you are in this section, you will see that a section appears where you can add a pin code, in addition to being able to explore various functions such as the password by image and even the ability to change the current password, to be able to add the password by pin All you have to do is enter the “PIN” option.
Once inside, you will see that you will be asked to confirm your identity by entering the current password you have in the account. After entering it, you can write the new PIN you want for your device, in the same way you will have to repeat it to confirm it.
It is important to know the pin character limit, which is 127, similarly it should be numeric, but nevertheless you have the option to add letters and symbols, in order to increase the security of your account.
Once you are satisfied with the security, length and complexity of your PIN, all you have to do is press the " Accept ”So that you can save the changes and they are effective.
Log in to Windows with your PIN code
Generally, after adding the PIN code to your account security Windows, it will be changed immediately, so the next time you log into your profile, you will be asked to enter your PIN code by default.
If that doesn't happen, you just have to press the PIN icon, which looks like recognizing the keyboard by having speakers automatic and see it automatically, the panel will open and enter your PIN.
