How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Windows Hello is an option for Windows 10 and 11 that lets you log on easier by using a PIN you create. However, there are some apps that Windows Hello opens when you don't want it to. Here are your options to stop Windows Hello from popping up.
How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11 - Settings
Click on Start > Settings > Account > Sign-in options.
Click on Windows Hello Pin on Windows 10 or PIN (Windows Hello) in Windows 11.
Click on Remove.
In some cases, if you have a Windows Hello pin set up, you can't remove the option unless you choose one of the other available sign-in options.
Some users have reported that even by removing a PIN, they still receive a Windows Hello popup. In this case, you can use Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor.
How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11 - Group Policy Editor
Windows 10 and 11 Home users will need to enable Group Policy Editor or use the Registry method.
Open the Group Policy Editor and navigate to:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon
Double-click on Turn on convenience PIN sign-in
Click on Disabled to disable the prompt or Not Configured for the default setting.
How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11 - Registry Editor
Open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Settings\AllowSignInOptions
Double-click on value on the right pane.
Change the Value data to 0.
Reboot.
Change the Value data back to 1 to enable Windows Hello.
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How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11 - Settings
Click on Start > Settings > Account > Sign-in options.
Click on Windows Hello Pin on Windows 10 or PIN (Windows Hello) in Windows 11.
Click on Remove.
In some cases, if you have a Windows Hello pin set up, you can't remove the option unless you choose one of the other available sign-in options.
Some users have reported that even by removing a PIN, they still receive a Windows Hello popup. In this case, you can use Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor.
How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11 - Group Policy Editor
Windows 10 and 11 Home users will need to enable Group Policy Editor or use the Registry method.
Open the Group Policy Editor and navigate to:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon
Double-click on Turn on convenience PIN sign-in
Click on Disabled to disable the prompt or Not Configured for the default setting.
How to Disable Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10 and 11 - Registry Editor
Open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Settings\AllowSignInOptions
Double-click on value on the right pane.
Change the Value data to 0.
Reboot.
Change the Value data back to 1 to enable Windows Hello.
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