How to set a password for Windows 10 computer, how to change Win 10 password

Setting a computer password will help secure your computer better. In addition to setting a new password for your computer, Quantrimang.com will also guide you on how to change your Windows 10 computer password. Please follow along.

From Windows XP to Windows 10, users always set a password to protect their personal computers. This is a simple and effective security measure for computer users. On Windows 10 computers, the system interface has changed, so we may have difficulty setting a password for the computer. If you are new to the Windows 10 interface, or do not know how to set a password for a Windows 10 computer, follow the article below from WebTech360.

Table of Contents

• How to set Windows 10 password
  • Should I use a PIN or a password?
  • How to set a password for your computer via Control Panel
  • How to set a password for your computer using Ctrl + Alt + Delete
  • How to set a password for your computer via Settings
• How to change Windows 10 password
  • Some notes about changing password on Windows 10
  • Change Windows 10 password from Control Panel
  • Change Windows 10 password from PC Settings
  • Change Windows 10 password from Computer Management
  • Change Windows 10 Password Using Netplwiz
  • How to change Windows 10 password using cmd command
• How to change Microsoft account password
• Delete Windows 10 computer password
• What is the strongest password on a computer?
• Why is it so important to set a password on your PC?

How to set Windows 10 password

Should I use a PIN or a password?

Both PINs and passwords have their pros and cons when it comes to protecting your accounts. While passwords can be more secure, since they include letters, symbols, and numbers, entering them can also be tedious during startup, especially if the password is too complex. Conversely, a PIN can be easier to enter, but a simple PIN may not provide the level of security you desire.

While you can set up a complex password that includes numbers, letters, and symbols, failing to secure your password means that someone who gets your login information will have full access to your Microsoft account.

How to set a password for your computer via Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel . The easiest way to do this is to type control from the Start menu or Run dialog box.

2. Select User Accounts .

Note : If you're viewing applets by their icons instead of in category view on Windows 10, skip to step 4 after selecting User Accounts .

3. Open User Accounts .

4. Select Make changes to my account in PC settings .

5. Select Sign-in options .

6. In the Password area , select Add .

7. Enter your new password in the first two text fields. You will need to do this twice to make sure you typed the password correctly.

8. In the Password hint field , enter something that will help you remember your password if you forget it, and then select Next .

9. Click Finish to complete setting up the new password.

10. You can now exit any windows you opened to create the password, like Settings or  PC settings .

Note : You should create a password reset drive after creating a new password. If your password is really complex and you don't want to create a reset drive, consider storing it in a password manager.

How to set a password for your computer using Ctrl + Alt + Delete

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del .

2. Click Change a password .

3. Enter your old password. If you have never set a password, leave this field blank.

4. Enter your new password. You will have to enter it twice to make sure you don't make a mistake.

5. Click Submit. It's the arrow at the end of the Confirm password box.

6. Click OK.

Now. you have successfully set a password on your computer. Whenever you log in, you will be required to enter this password.

How to set a password for your computer via Settings

Step 1:

We click on the Start icon in the bottom left corner of the computer, select the person icon and click on Change account settings.

Step 2:

In the Accounts interface, click on Sign-in options . Then you look to the right and you will see 3 options to create a password for Windows 10, including creating a regular password (Password), creating a password with a pin code that only uses numbers (PIN), and creating a login password using a picture (Picture password).

If you want to create a regular Windows 10 security password , click Change under Password .

Step 3:

We will enter the password in the New password box , repeat the password in Reenter password, type the password hint in Password hint if you forget your computer login password . Then click Next below. Finally click Finish to complete setting the password.

Step 4:

If you want to use a PIN to set a Windows 10 login password, click Add in the PIN section .

Then we enter the PIN code as numbers into this interface.

Besides, we can customize the length, shortness for the PIN code or the usage time for the PIN code on Windows 10 according to the article below.

• How to Customize Windows 10 PIN Character Limit
• How to enable self-destructing PIN on Windows 10

Step 5:

If you want to set up a Windows 10 password using a picture , click Add in the Picture Password section .

Then click Choose picture to select an image to use as a password to log in to your Windows 10 computer. However, this method is quite complicated because you will need to identify 3 pixels and draw a pattern to unlock your computer.

Therefore, you should choose to create a regular password or use a PIN to create a login password on Windows 10.

So when logging into your computer you will need to enter the correct password you created earlier.

How to change Windows 10 password

Some notes about changing password on Windows 10

In Windows 10, you can choose between two different types of accounts: Microsoft accounts and local accounts.

A Microsoft account requires Internet access, lets you sign in to multiple computers with the same credentials, and gives you access to the Microsoft Store. In contrast, a local account is specific to your personal computer.

Changing your local account password doesn't affect any other services. However, changing your Microsoft account password means that the new password must be used everywhere that account exists.

Quick Tip: If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to create one, read Quantrimang.com's article on how to create a Microsoft account .

Change Windows 10 password from Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel . Set the View by option to Large icons . Click User Accounts .

2. Click the Manage another account link .

3. Click on the user account whose password you want to change.

4. On the next screen, click on the Change the password option.

5. Enter your current password and then enter the new password you want to use. Click Change password.

Change Windows 10 password from PC Settings

Win1. Press the + keys Ito open the Settings app . Click Accounts.

2. Click on the Sign-in option on the left and click on the Change button under the Password section on the right.

3. Enter your current password and click Next.

4. Enter a new password twice and set a password hint. Click Next.

Change Windows 10 password from Computer Management

1. Right-click the This PC icon on the desktop and then select Manage.

2. In Computer Management , expand Local Users and Groups > Users on the left. Right-click the desired user in the middle, and then select Set Password.

3. Click the Proceed button to confirm.

4. Enter the new password twice and click OK.

Change Windows 10 Password Using Netplwiz

Win1. Press the + keys Rtogether to open the Run box. Type netplwiz and press Enter.

2. In the User Accounts window , select a user account whose password you want to change, and then click the Reset Password button.

3. Enter a new password for the user account, and then click OK.

How to change Windows 10 password using cmd command

In addition to using settings to set and change passwords, you can use cmd commands to do this on all versions of Windows. Follow these steps:

• Open cmd with Admin rights , enter the following command to list all existing accounts on the computer and press Enter:

net user

• Enter the following command to change the password for the account and press Enter:

net user USERNAME *

• In this command, you replace USERNAME with the name of the account whose password you want to change. For example, here I want to change the password for the Quantrimang.com account, the command will be: net user Quantrimang.com * as below:

• Enter a new password for the user and press Enter.
• Re-enter the new password to confirm and press Enter.

Once you have completed the above steps, sign out of your Windows 10 account and sign back in to use your new password. If your Windows 10 account is linked to a Microsoft account , the above steps will not apply to changing your password. You will need to change your Microsoft account password.

How to change Microsoft account password

When you link your computer to your Microsoft account, the password of your Microsoft account will be used as your computer's login password. At that time, if you want to change your computer's login password, you need to change your Microsoft account password. The steps are as follows:

Step 1 : Open any browser you like and go to Microsoft Account Management Page .

Step 2 : Click Change password.

Step 3 : Here, enter the current password in the Current password box, enter the new password in the New password box and re-enter the new password in the Reented password box.

Step 4 : After entering the password, click Save to complete. If you want Microsoft to remind you to change your password every 72 days to ensure safety, you can check the box next to the words " Make me change my password every 72 days ".

Delete Windows 10 computer password

In addition to changing the password to another password, many people also want to delete the password to log in quickly. Deleting the password will help you access the computer faster, but it does not ensure safety if you have "confidential documents" stored on the computer. Therefore, please consider before doing it.

Step 1 : Press Win + I to open Settings.

Step 2: Click on Accounts.

Step 3 : Click on Sign-in options.

Step 4 : In the Password section , click the Change button.

Step 5 : Enter your current password and click Next.

Step 6 : Do not enter anything, click Next then click Finish to complete the account deletion.

What is the strongest password on a computer?

Surprisingly, most passwords can be found quite easily and quickly by curious people. Besides, the secret of any good password is not only its reliability but also its memorability.

Regardless, if you want to effectively password protect your system, you should follow these effective tips and rules:

• Use both uppercase and lowercase letters,
• Add additional numbers, special symbols and signs,
• Don't use information that everyone knows, such as your name, date of birth, and location,
• Create a password that is at least 5 to 6 characters long,
• Try to remember all your passwords, instead of writing them down.
• Only a complex password can be a good barrier in securing your data. In any case, unreasonably long passwords (more than 8-10 characters) can become a problem for users, as they can be easily forgotten and difficult to recall.

Why is it so important to set a password on your PC?

Without a doubt, protecting your desktop or laptop with a password is as important as the data you need to secure. Remember that it will limit the individuals who can access your computer. This way, your data will be protected and you will not be at risk of someone else getting any personal information without your consent.

Then again, it is important to highlight the meaning of a suitable password, that is, applying a password that only you know and is easy to remember for you, and not for other users.

Furthermore, the article recommends that you take into account the security tips given above when logging into Windows 10, to avoid theft.

Above is how to set a password for Windows 10 computer, in 3 different ways: set a regular password, a PIN code and a picture. However, the simple and effective way that many people choose is to set a regular password and use a PIN code.

Good luck!