Is the Picture Password option missing in the Sign-in Option in Windows 11 Settings? Here’s how to fix it and bring back the picture password option.
By default, the picture password authentication method is available to all Windows 11 users and you can easily configure it to log into your system. However, depending on your system configuration, the picture password option might be missing. In that case, you cannot configure or use a picture password to log into Windows 11. The good thing is that it is fairly easy to fix the missing picture password option in Windows 11. This tutorial shows you how. Let’s get started.
Fix the Missing Picture Password Option in Windows 11
- Press “Windows key + I” to open Settings.
- Go to the “Accounts” tab on the sidebar.
- Click the “Sign-in Options” option on the right page.
- Turn OFF the “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device” toggle.
- Restart your computer.
- After restarting, the Picture Password option appears in Settings.
Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)
As the first step, open the Settings app by pressing the “Windows key + I” keyboard shortcut. Alternatively, right-click the Windows key on the taskbar and select “Settings”.
Once it opens, go to the “Accounts” tab from the sidebar and click the “Sign-in Options” option under the “Account Settings” section on the right page. This is where you can manage all the authentication methods and other sign-in options.
On this page, scroll down to the “Additional Settings” section and turn OFF the “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device” toggle.
After that, restart your computer. To restart, right-click the “Windows key” on the taskbar and select “Shut down or sign out” > “Restart” option.
Once the system has been restarted, open the Settings app (Windows key + I), go to “Accounts” > “Sign-in Options” and you will see the Picture Password option under the “Ways to sign in” section.
That is all. It is that simple to fix the missing picture password option in Windows 11. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to help.
