How to Change Purchase Sign-in Settings in Microsoft Store

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

Microsoft Store purchase sign-in settings let you choose whether your computer asks for a password every time you buy something or lets you check out without typing it. You make the change inside the Microsoft Store app. Open your account settings and change the checkout preference for your current Windows device.

You decide whether entering your password stays mandatory for every purchase. If other people use your PC, or you share it with children, leave the password prompt on. If you are the only user and you protect your PC with a strong sign-in, turning it off is a reasonable trade for speed.

1. Open Microsoft Store on your Windows 11 PC. Type Microsoft Store in the Start menu ⊞ search to find it, then select it from the results. The Microsoft Store window should open on its home page. These steps are written for Windows 11, so on Windows 10 the menu names may differ slightly.
2. Click your Profile icon at the top right, next to the search 🔍 box. A menu should drop down. If you see a generic person icon instead of your picture, you are not signed in yet, so sign in with your Microsoft account first.
3. From the menu, select Settings. The Store settings page should open.
4. In the Settings ⚙️ panel, find and click Purchase without passcode. If you can’t find this option, make sure you are signed in to the Store with your account and that the Store app is up to date.
5. Use the switch to turn On (to skip password prompts) (to require a password for purchases) or Off (to require password for purchases) (to skip password prompts). The switch should change position right away.
6. ⚙️ Admin Privileges Required: Windows may ask you to enter your PIN or password to confirm this change. Enter it when prompted. If you are on a work or school PC and can’t complete this prompt, ask your administrator to make the change.

What Happens Next?

Disabling the Microsoft Store purchase sign-in requirement removes password prompts during checkout on that specific PC. To restore this security measure, go back to the same settings panel in the Microsoft Store and flip the toggle back. You don’t need to restart the 🔄 PC or the app to undo it.

Re-enabling the prompt ensures that nobody can complete a purchase from your account on this PC without entering your credentials. This is the safer choice on shared computers, laptops you carry around, and any PC that other people can use while you are signed in.

The updated configuration takes effect immediately. You don't need to sign out or restart Windows. The next time you buy something in the Store, it will follow the new setting.

More Help and Information

For more information or official support, visit the Microsoft Support page regarding purchase sign-in settings. Check it if the options in your version of the Store look different from the steps above, since Microsoft updates the Store app regularly.

Summary

Microsoft Store purchase sign-in preferences only apply to the specific device you are currently using, so your laptop and desktop need to be set up separately. You can manage these checkout verification choices directly inside the app without changing your main Microsoft account password online.

• You can choose whether Microsoft Store asks for your password when buying items.
• Changing this setting only affects the device you're using, so repeat it on each PC you own.
• Follow the steps inside the Microsoft Store app to turn this feature on or off. Switch it back at any time, with no restart needed.
• Always keep your device secure, especially if you turn off the password prompt. Use a strong sign-in and lock your screen when you step away.
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