Where/How do I find out my account "PIN".? I am trying to add my account to my husbands pc..!!

Where/How do I find out my account "PIN".? I am trying to add my account to my husbands pc..!!

I am being asked for the account PIN which is something I have never registered.or noted down.!

Hi,
R. Cord here, Independent Expert. Hope you are doing well.

Reset PIN from Settings
Sign-in to Windows 10 using an alternate credential.
Open Settings, select Accounts > Sign-in options.
Select PIN (Windows Hello) > I forgot my PIN and follow the instructions.
Reset PIN above the Lock Screen
For Azure AD-joined devices:

If the PIN credential provider isn't selected, expand the Sign-in options link, and select the PIN pad icon.
Select I forgot my PIN from the PIN credential provider.
Select an authentication option from the list of presented options. This list will be based on the different authentication methods enabled in your tenant (like Password, PIN, Security key).
Follow the instructions provided by the provisioning process.
When finished, unlock your desktop using your newly created PIN.
For Hybrid Azure AD-joined devices:

If the PIN credential provider isn't selected, expand the Sign-in options link, and select the PIN pad icon.
Select I forgot my PIN from the PIN credential provider.
Enter your password and press enter.
Follow the instructions provided by the provisioning process.
When finished, unlock your desktop using your newly created PIN.

I recommend you to see:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/secur...

If you have never set up a PIN for your Microsoft account on Windows 10, you can use your account password to sign in to your husband's PC. However, if you have set up a PIN previously but do not remember it, you can reset it by following these steps:

On your husband's PC, click on the Start menu and select the "Settings" gear icon (or press Windows key + I).
Click on "Accounts" and then "Sign-in options" in the left pane.
Under the "PIN" section, click on the "I forgot my PIN" link.
You will be prompted to verify your identity by providing your account password or using Windows Hello if available.
Follow the prompts to create a new PIN.
Once you have set up a new PIN, you can use it to sign in to your husband's PC.

I hope it helps!

Regards,
R. Cord

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Last updated March 23, 2025 Views 49,958 Applies to: