How to Remove PIN (Greyed Out) from Windows 11

Microsoft has been putting a lot of effort into Windows 11 to improve theoverall securityof laptops and PCs. But sometimes, due to default opt-in settings, users are unable to make key changes to their computers. One such example is users unable to remove the PIN on Windows 11 as the option is greyed out and cannot be clicked. It’s because Microsoft only allows Windows Hello sign-in options for improved security and turning it off may put your computer at risk. Nevertheless, if the remove option next to PIN is greyed out, you can easily disable PIN on Windows 11 using the methods below.

How to Disable PIN on Windows 11 (If Greyed Out)

How to Disable PIN on Windows 11 (If Greyed Out)

  1. Use theWindows 11 keyboard shortcut“Windows + I” to open Settings.

  2. Move to the “Accounts” section in the left menu.

  3. Scroll down and click on “Sign-in options” in the right pane.

  4. Here, expand the “PIN” or “PIN (Windows Hello)” section.

  5. Now, if the “Remove” option isgreyed out, worry not, and move to the next step.

  6. Scroll down and go to the “Additional settings” section. Here,toggle offthe “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended)” feature.

  7. Next,close the windowand open Windows settings again.

  8. After that, move to Accounts -> Sign-in options -> PIN.

  9. Now, you can disable PIN on Windows 11 by clicking on “Remove“.

  10. Finally, enter yourMicrosoft account password, and the PIN will be removed from your Windows 11 PC.

Forgot PIN on Windows 11? Disable PIN Right Away

Forgot PIN on Windows 11? Disable PIN Right Away

  1. Launch the Windows Settings app by pressing “Windows + I“.

  2. Next, open the “Accounts” section.

  3. Scroll down and open “Sign-in options“.

  4. Open “PIN (Windows Hello)“. Click on “I forgot my PIN“.

  5. A new window will appear. Click on “Continue“.

  6. Enter yourMicrosoft account passwordto confirm your identity.

  7. After that, do not set up a new PIN. Instead, click on “Cancel“.

  8. Now, click on the “Close” button to exit the window.

  9. And there you have it! ThePIN has been removedfrom your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

So yeah, these are two easy methods to remove the PIN on your Windows 11 PC or laptop. However, if you are unable to disable the PIN, do let us know in the comments below, and we will help you troubleshoot the issue.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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