How to Set Up a Picture Password in Windows 10
You can sign in to your PC with a picture password. A picture password is an alternative to typing regular passwords when signing into Windows 10. Setting one up is pretty easy, and we’re going to walk you through it.
Setting up a picture password is pretty straightforward. Just press Windows + I keys to bring up the Settings window and then click “Accounts.”
Click on Sign-in options on the left side, and click on the Add button under Picture password on the right side.
Enter your account's password to verify it's you, and click on OK.
Click on Choose picture in the left pane.
After choosing the picture, click the “Use this picture” button to continue or click the “Choose new picture” button if you want to try something else.
Next, you’re going to draw three gestures on the picture. You can click and drag to draw a simple shape like a circle or triangle or you can just click to create a tap. After drawing your three gestures, you’ll be asked to draw them all again to confirm the password. If you mess up at any point while drawing or confirming the gestures, just click the “Start over” button to try again.
After you’ve successfully confirmed the gestures, click “Finish” to implement your new picture password.
Your picture password has now been added as a sign-in option. You can now close Settings if you like.
Note
A local account must have a password to be able to add a picture password.
Setting up a picture password is pretty straightforward. Just press Windows + I keys to bring up the Settings window and then click “Accounts.”
Click on Sign-in options on the left side, and click on the Add button under Picture password on the right side.
Enter your account's password to verify it's you, and click on OK.
Click on Choose picture in the left pane.
After choosing the picture, click the “Use this picture” button to continue or click the “Choose new picture” button if you want to try something else.
Next, you’re going to draw three gestures on the picture. You can click and drag to draw a simple shape like a circle or triangle or you can just click to create a tap. After drawing your three gestures, you’ll be asked to draw them all again to confirm the password. If you mess up at any point while drawing or confirming the gestures, just click the “Start over” button to try again.
After you’ve successfully confirmed the gestures, click “Finish” to implement your new picture password.
Your picture password has now been added as a sign-in option. You can now close Settings if you like.