How to Remove Facial Recognition Sign-in from Your Windows 11 Account
Learn how to turn off facial recognition sign-in on your Windows 11 computer with this guide.
Open Settings, navigate to Accounts, then Sign-in options. Locate “Facial recognition (Windows Hello)” under Ways to sign in and click the Remove button. Your PIN will remain active for signing in.
What is Windows Hello?
Windows Hello is a handy feature on your Windows 11 PC that lets you sign in using your face, fingerprint, or a PIN, skipping the need for a regular password. Windows Hello aims to make logging in faster and more secure. Your PIN is specific to your device and tied to your Microsoft account.
These sign-in options are faster and safer. Because your PIN only works on your device and is connected to your Microsoft account, 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, while others have privacy concerns. Whatever your reason, removing facial recognition is not difficult.
How to Remove Facial Recognition Sign-in
To disable facial recognition sign-in on your Windows 11 account, you’ll need to navigate to your Settings.
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 your Windows 11 account is a process that only takes a few steps.
Windows Hello face authentication
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Can you permanently disable Face ID?
This appears to be a reference to iOS settings. For iOS, go to Face ID and passcode, then under ‘Use Face ID for,’ turn off the toggles for iPhone unlock, iTunes & App Store, and contactless payments, password autofill, and other apps.
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