How to Change Purchase Sign-in Settings in Microsoft Store

This article explains how to change Purchase sign-in settings, including turning it On or Off for Microsoft Store on Windows 11.

The Microsoft Store app is installed on Windows by default. The app is now one of the most used apps on PCs and helps you discover and install apps, games, movies, and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members.

By default, the app will ask for your password whenever you buy something. This security feature prevents unauthorized or mistaken purchases.

If you want to make app purchases without password prompts, you can skip the password requirements to buy from the Microsoft Store.

The Purchase sign-in setting in the Microsoft Store app lets you turn on or off password requirements for purchases. However, the settings will only be turned on for the device you are logged onto.

Your other devices won’t have this setting turned on.

Enable or Disable Purchase Sign-in for the Microsoft Store app

As mentioned above, users can use the Purchase sign-in settings in the Microsoft Store app to require or skip passwords for purchases.

Whatever change you make only applies to the device you are logged onto, and devices won’t have the settings applied.

Here’s how to do it on Windows.

First, open the Microsoft Store and select Profile next to the search box.

On the Settings pane, select Purchase sign-in.

Next, turn the switch On to enable “Purchase sign-in.”

You will be prompted to enter your PIN or password whenever you change here.

This will let you buy from the Microsoft Store without entering a password. This will only be turned on for the device you are logged into. Your other devices won’t have this setting turned on.

To disable it, turn the switch back to the Off position.

That should do it!

Reference:

Microsoft Support

Conclusion:

• The article provided detailed guidance on changing the Purchase sign-in settings for Microsoft Store on Windows 11, including enabling or disabling it.
• It included step-by-step instructions, supported by images, to make the process clear and user-friendly.
• The post is also linked to Microsoft’s official support page, which provides additional support and information.
• Readers are encouraged to provide feedback or share additional insights through the provided comments section.