Quick Tip: How to Use A Password Instead of a PIN in Windows 11
In this Quick Tip, I'm going to describe how to change your Windows PIN to a much more secure password. By default, Windows 11 asks for a PIN to login to your account, but this is a convenience at the sacrifice of good security. Better than nothing, but barely.
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In the Start Menu, click on Settings.
Then click "Accounts" on the left.
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On the Account page, click "sign in options"
Then click "PIN (Windows Hello)" to expand those options.
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Click the "Change PIN" button, and ensure the checkbox next to "Include letters and symbols" is checked. Then enter your new password.
There isn't a requirement (there should be), but I recommend 10-20 characters.
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