The password's primary aim is to keep prying eyes away from your computer. If you use a local account, you can bypass the login screen and go straight to your Windows desktop every time you power up. However, if you're logged in using a Microsoft account, you must verify yourself at the log-in screen.
Contents
- How to Disable the Password Option in Windows 11
- How to Enable the Password Option in Windows 11
- How to Add a Picture Password in Windows 11
- How to Setup a PIN Authentication System in Windows 11
- What is Netplwiz command?
- Is password required for Windows 11?
How to Disable the Password Option in Windows 11
This procedure is just for a local account, not a Microsoft account.
- Press the Windows key + R at the same time.
- Enter netplwiz in the Run window search box field.
- The User Accounts window will open. Select the account you want to use to automatically log in.
- Check the option that indicates Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.
- Click the OK button.
- Enter your password once, then again to confirm it.
- Click the OK button.
Restart your computer and the login screen password lock will now be skipped and directly opens the desktop.
How to Enable the Password Option in Windows 11
- Press the Windows key + R at the same time.
- Enter netplwiz in the Run window search box field.
- The User Accounts window will open. Select the account you want to disable the password option.
- Uncheck the option that indicates Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.
- Click the OK button.
Restart your computer and the login screen password lock will appear.
How to Add a Picture Password in Windows 11
- On Windows 11, open the Settings app.
