How to Set, Change, or Remove a Local Account Password in Windows 10/11

This page will show you how to set, change, and remove passwords for local accounts in Windows 10/11.

Anyone can sign in to a local account that does not have a password set, so if you expect third parties to have access to your PC, we strongly recommend setting a password.

How to set a password for a local account

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.

Windows 10

2. Click "Account."

3. Click "Sign-in options" on the left, then click "Password" on the right.

Windows 11

2. Click "Account" on the left.

3. Click "Sign-in options" on the right.

4. Click "Password".

From here on, the operations are common to both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

5. Click Add.

6. Enter a password and password hint and click Next.

Please use a complex password that is difficult to guess and includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

7. Click Finish.

This completes the password setting.

How to change or delete your password

If you want to change or delete your password, please open the "Sign-in options" screen as described above.

1. Click "Change".

2. Enter your current password and click "Next."

3. Enter your new password.

4. If you want to change it, enter a new password and confirm it.

If you want to remove the password, leave it blank and click "Next".

5. Finally, click "Finish".

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