How to Change Purchase Sign-in Settings in Microsoft Store

This guide helps you change how Microsoft Store asks for your password when you buy things. You can decide to enter your password every time. Or you can skip the password step to buy faster.

The Microsoft Store comes with your Windows computer. It lets you find and download apps, games, movies, and special deals like Xbox Game Pass discounts.

Why Does Microsoft Store Ask for Your Password?

By default, Microsoft Store asks for your password when you buy something. This keeps your account safe from accidental or unauthorized purchases.

What Happens When You Turn Off the Password Prompt?

If you want to buy apps or items without typing your password every time, you can turn off the password prompt by changing the Purchase sign-in setting.

Important: This setting only affects the device you are currently using. Other devices won’t change automatically.

How to Turn On or Off Purchase Sign-in on Microsoft Store

Follow these simple steps to change your purchase sign-in settings:

1. Open Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 PC. Type Microsoft Store in the Start menu search to find it.
2. Click on your Profile icon at the top right, next to the search box.
3. From the menu, select Settings.
4. In the Settings panel, find and click on Purchase without passcode.
5. Use the switch to turn On (to require password for purchases) or Off (to skip password prompts).
6. ⚙️ Admin Privileges Required: Windows may ask you to enter your PIN or password to confirm this change.

What Happens Next?

If you turn the Purchase sign-in Off, you can buy from Microsoft Store without typing your password on that device only.

To turn the password prompt back On, go back to the same setting and switch it on again.

That’s it! You’ve changed your purchase sign-in settings.

More Help and Information

If you want to learn more or need official support, visit the Microsoft Support page about changing purchase sign-in settings.

Summary

• You can choose whether Microsoft Store asks for your password when buying items.
• Changing this setting only affects the device you’re using.
• Follow easy steps inside the Microsoft Store app to turn this feature on or off.
• Always keep your device secure, especially if you turn off the password prompt.
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