How to Remove Fingerprint Sign-in from Your Windows 11 Account
Here’s how to remove fingerprint sign-in from your Windows 11 account, step-by-step.
Open Settings, go to Accounts, then Sign-in options. Under Ways to sign in, click Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) and select Remove. This will delete your fingerprint sign-in option.
What is Windows Hello?
Windows Hello is a feature in Windows 11 that lets you sign in to your computer using your fingerprint or face instead of typing a password. It uses your unique scan and a PIN to make signing in faster while adding an extra layer of security to protect your device.
Using these sign-in methods helps keep your PC secure and makes logging in faster. Your PIN is unique to your device and is also backed up by your Microsoft account.
When Can You Use Fingerprint Sign-in?
If your PC has a fingerprint sensor or a connected reader, you can enable fingerprint sign-in.
You can even add multiple fingers to unlock your device if you want.
How to Remove Fingerprint Sign-in in 🪟 Windows 11
- Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
- Go to Accounts: On the left menu, click Accounts.
- Select Sign-in options: On the right side, click Sign-in options.
- Find Fingerprint recognition: Under Ways to sign in, click on Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) to expand it.
- Remove Fingerprint: Click the Remove button to delete your fingerprint sign-in option.
- Close Settings: You can now close the Settings window. Your fingerprint sign-in is removed.
Removing fingerprint sign-in from your Windows 11 account is possible through the Settings app. Open Settings by pressing the Windows key and the ‘I’ key together on your keyboard. Navigate to Accounts, then click Sign-in options. Find ‘Fingerprint recognition’ and select the ‘Remove’ button to delete your fingerprint data.
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Helpful Links
- More about Windows Hello fingerprint authentication
- Windows Hello biometric requirements
- Windows Hello biometrics in business environments
- Troubleshoot Windows Hello problems
That’s it! Your fingerprint sign-in is now removed, and you can use your PIN or other methods to log in.
How do I remove the fingerprint from my PC?
If you’re looking to disable the fingerprint sensor itself (rather than just the sign-in option), you can do so through Device Manager. Right-click the fingerprint driver and select ‘Disable device.’
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