How to Remove Windows 11 Password

Removing Windows 11 password is not the move for everyone as it makes your computer vulnerable. It is recommended to have some form of security such as a password or PIN to protect your data and privacy.

You should only proceed with password removal when you trust everyone around you. If you move your Laptop around too much, it opens up the possibility of someone else accessing your your files.

You should only proceed if security is not a concern for you and you find using a password every time redundant.

Let's see how to remove the login password from Windows 11.

Key Takeaways

• To remove the password head to Settings App > Accounts > Sign-in Options > Password > Change then enter your current password and leave new password, confirm password and password hint empty.
• Using the Command Prompt, Open the cmd and type this command net user username * then replace the username with the name of the user you want to remove the password for. On the prompts, leave them empty.

Removing Windows 11 Password

The easiest way is through the setting app. Follow the steps below to see how.

1. Access the Settings App:

   Open the Start menu and search for Settings or simply press WIN + I on your keyboard.

   

2. Navigate to Accounts:

   Once in the Settings app, click on the 'Accounts' option, which is usually represented by an icon of a person.

   

3. Go to Sign-in Options:

   Under the Accounts tab, find and click on Sign-in options.

   

4. Choose Password:

   In the Sign-in options, you'll see various methods like Windows Hello Face , Windows Hello Fingerprint, etc. Locate and click on Password.

   

5. Change Password:

   After selecting Password, you'll see an option saying 'Change'. Click on it.

   

6. Remove Password:

   A window will pop up asking for your current password. Enter it then Click Next

   

   In the next window, you'll be prompted to set a new password. Simply leave all the fields (new password, confirm password, and password hint) blank and click Next. This will remove the password.

   

7. Confirm Changes:

   On the next Window, click on Finish and your Windows 11 password will be removed.

   

Removing Windows 11 Password Using CMD

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

   • Open the Start menu.
   • From the menu, search for Windows PowerShell or command prompt and run it with administrative privileges. The commands will work in either environment.

2. Access User Accounts:

   • In the Command Prompt, type the following command to see a list of user accounts on the computer:

     net user
     

   • This command will display a list of all user accounts on the PC.

     

3. Choose an Account:

   • Identify the username for which you want to remove the password. In my case, I will be using the J4y J3ff account.

4. Remove Password:

   • To remove the password for this user account, type the following command, replacing 'username' with the actual username for which you want to remove the password:

     net user username *
     

     After entering the command, you'll be prompted to type a password for the user. Simply press 'Enter' without typing anything. You'll be asked to confirm by typing the password again. Again, press 'Enter' without typing anything. This will effectively remove the password for that user account.

     

     If your username has a space like mine, enclose it inside double quotes.

5. Exit Command Prompt:

   • Once done, type exit and press 'Enter' to close the Command Prompt.

Summing Up

Remember, once the password is removed, anyone can access your computer without any restrictions. Always ensure that you're making an informed decision.

Thank you for reading : )