Windows 10 can be configured so a local PC does not ask for a password every time you sign in, but removing sign-in protection makes anyone with physical access to the computer able to reach your account. On a portable or shared computer, keeping sign-in protection is the safer choice.
Remove a local account password
- Open Settings.
- Select Accounts, then Sign-in options.
- Choose Password and select Change.
- Enter the current password.
- If Windows permits it for your local account, leave the new-password fields blank and complete the prompts.
This approach applies to a local account. A Microsoft account uses an online account password and should not be converted or weakened merely to avoid a normal sign-in prompt.
Consider a PIN instead
If typing a long Microsoft account password is the problem, Windows Hello PIN sign-in is usually a better solution. The PIN is tied to that PC and can be quicker to enter without removing account protection.
Windows 10 support status
Standard Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. Some devices may have access to extended security options, but Windows 10 is no longer in its normal support lifecycle. If the PC meets Windows 11 requirements, consider upgrading rather than making major long-term configuration changes to an unsupported installation.
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