Picture password has been around since Windows 8.x, and it’s a new secondary method of authentication that let you choose a picture and draw gestures to create a password to unlock your device without having to use a PIN or a complicated password. Using gestures on a picture to sign in to Windows 10 is more secure than a password in a number of ways. The most important difference is that picture password is tied to a device, so it only works if someone has physical access to the tablet or laptop. This means no one can access your device remotely like it would be possible if someone steals your password. In addition, if you use a Microsoft account to sign in on multiple devices with the same password, and someone figures out your picture password, only one device would be compromised. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to create a picture password to quickly and securely sign in to your Windows 10 account.
How to create a picture password on Windows 10
You can now sign out of your Windows 10 account and try to sign back in using the new gestures on the picture you chose. Picture password settings Choose picture option Drawing gestures to set up picture password Although a picture password can be somewhat more secure than a traditional password, remember that you can’t create a picture password without first setting up a password. To change your picture password, follow the same steps mentioned above, but on step 4, click the Change button. Enter your current password, click Use this picture, and follow the on-screen steps. If you forgot your gestures, you can always click the Replay button in settings page. To remove your picture password, follow the same steps, but on step 4, click the Remove button. Would you use a picture password on your tablet or laptop? Let us know in the comments below. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
