To login without password Windows 10, the fastest method is to remove your local account password entirely or enable automatic sign-in. These options let you skip the password prompt at startup, but they only work for local accounts, not Microsoft accounts.
How to login without password on Windows 10: The two-minute answer
If you use a local account, you can remove your password completely through Settings or enable automatic login with Netplwiz. This eliminates the need to type a password every time you start your computer. The reason these methods only work for local accounts is that Microsoft accounts require a password for security and sync features across devices.
Remove your local account password completely
This method deletes your password so Windows 10 never asks for one again. Follow these steps:
- Open Settings, then go to Accounts.
- Select Sign-in options from the left menu.
- Under Password, click Change.
- Enter your current password when prompted.
- Leave the New password and Confirm password fields blank.
- Click Next, then Finish.
After this, your local account has no password, and you will log in automatically at startup. This is the most straightforward way to login without password Windows 10, as it permanently removes the credential requirement.
Enable automatic login with Netplwiz
If you prefer to keep your password but skip entering it at startup, Netplwiz lets you configure automatic sign-in. This is ideal for personal home computers where security is not a concern.
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type netplwiz and press Enter.
- In the User Accounts window, uncheck the box labeled "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."
- Click Apply.
- Enter your current password and confirm it in the dialog that appears.
- Click OK, then OK again to save.
One important security warning for shared machines: enabling automatic login means anyone with physical access to your computer can access your account and all its data. Only use this on a device you trust and control.
Use Windows Hello instead of a password
Windows Hello offers alternative sign-in methods like PIN, facial recognition, and fingerprint, which can be used instead of a traditional password. These options provide convenience without fully removing security. To set up a PIN, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, select PIN (Windows Hello), click Add, verify your Microsoft account password, and then create your PIN. Facial recognition (Windows Hello Face) requires a device with an infrared (IR) camera or a depth sensor, while fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello Fingerprint) requires a device with a fingerprint reader. You can also configure Windows 10 to only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts, effectively removing the password option from the login screen for that device. This setting is found under Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Additional settings (or "Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts" in Windows 10).
Stop Windows 10 asking for a password after sleep
The most common daily friction is being prompted for a password after your computer wakes from sleep. To disable this, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and select Never under the Require sign-in section. This quick fix allows you to resume work immediately without typing anything, while still requiring a password at full startup.
What to do if you are already locked out
If you have forgotten your password and cannot log in, the recovery method depends on your account type. For a Microsoft account, you can reset it online from any device by visiting the Microsoft password reset page. For a local account, you can use a previously created password reset disk to reset a forgotten password. If you have security questions set up, you can answer them from the sign-in screen to reset the password. If you are locked out of a local account and have access to another administrator account on the same PC, that administrator can reset the password for the locked account via Computer Management or User Accounts in Control Panel. If no other options work for a forgotten local account password, some manufacturers state that resetting or reinstalling the operating system is the only supported solution. If you are specifically locked out of a Dell machine, you can follow the reset password on dell laptop steps to regain access without a full system reset. If you are testing recovery methods in a controlled environment first, you can safely practice the process by learning how to reset password in virtual machine on VirtualBox Ubuntu without risking your main system. For full recovery steps, Microsoft support provides detailed guidance for each scenario.
