# Windows: How to reset/Add a PIN

This article goes through resetting/ Adding a PIN for Windows 10/ 11

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### 1. Open the Start Menu

Press the **Windows key** on your keyboard to bring up the Start Menu. search for Settings.

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### 2. Open Accounts Tab

Inside the accounts tab find **sign-options.**

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### 3. PIN (Windows Hello)

Click "**Set up**" and enter your Password. If you are resetting a PIN then click "**forgot PIN**".

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### 4. Enter a PIN

Finally enter a PIN and OK when you are done.

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