How to Remove Facial Recognition Sign-in from Your Windows 11 Account

This simple guide will help you turn off facial recognition sign-in on your Windows 11 computer.

What is Windows Hello?

Windows Hello is a safe and quick way to sign into your computer. You can use your face, fingerprint, or a PIN. When you set up face or fingerprint sign-in, you also create a PIN. You can always use just your PIN if you prefer.

These sign-in options are faster and safer. Your PIN only works on your device. It’s connected to your Microsoft account. This means you won’t lose access to your computer.

Your computer’s built-in camera or an external infrared camera can set up facial recognition sign-in.

Why Remove Facial Recognition?

Some people prefer to use only their PIN. Others have privacy concerns. Whatever your reason, removing facial recognition is easy.

How to Remove Facial Recognition Sign-in

1. Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings.
2. Click Accounts on the left side.
3. Click Sign-in options on the right side. You can also use this link to open Sign-in options directly: Open Sign-in options settings



4. Find Facial recognition (Windows Hello) under Ways to sign in. Click on it to open its options.
5. Click the Remove button next to “Remove this sign-in option.”



6. Close the Settings window when you’re done.

What Happens Next?

Facial recognition is now removed from your Windows 11 sign-in options. You can still sign in using your PIN or other methods you have set up.

Summary

Removing facial recognition from Windows 11 takes just a few clicks. Open Settings, go to Accounts, then Sign-in options. Find Facial recognition (Windows Hello) and click Remove. Your PIN will still work perfectly for signing in.

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