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.
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 way to sign into your Windows 11 computer using your face, fingerprint, or a PIN instead of typing a password.
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
To disable facial recognition sign-in on your Windows 11 account, you’ll need to go into 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 simple process that only takes a few steps.
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Can you permanently disable Face ID?
For this go to Face ID and passcode. Page under use ID 4 turn off the toggles for iPhone unlock iTunes and App Store contactless. And payments password autofill. And other apps.
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