How to enable or disable domain users to sign in with Pin on Windows, windows 10 gives users the option to sign in using a pin, which allows for quick authentication. These pins are four digits by default and aren't stored on the Windows domain controller as an added layer of protection. In this video, we'll outline how to enable or disable users to sign in with PIN on Windows 10. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja one's IT Video Hub. For more tech content like this, how to enable or disable pin sign in. Here are the steps for enabling Pin sign in using the group policy in active directory, make sure you're running Windows server 2016 or later. You'll need to log into a domain controller with an administration account. Right? Click the start button and select Run. Then type GP mc dot msc To open the group policy management console, create a group policy object or GP and define who you want to enable. PIN login four. Then right click the GPO to edit it. Navigate to computer configuration administrative templates system. Log on and edit the turn on convenience pin sign in option. Choose enabled to allow PIN sign in. Then click okay to apply the policy. Either restart the windows systems affected by the GPO or enter GP update force in command prompt on each machine. You'll follow the same steps to disable pin logins, but when you get to turn on convenience pin, sign-in, select disabled, or not configured. Why to enable or disabled pin sign-in, enabling pin authentication and windows. Hello. For domain users in Windows 10 offers several benefits. Improved security is achieved through biometric or pin authentication backed by a trusted platform module. Reducing password theft risks relying on pins is also more convenient for users. Furthermore, administrators can enable multi-factor authentication by combining PIN logins with other active directory or Windows enterra ID methods. However, domain administrators may choose to disable PIN login for valid reasons. Compliance with regulations or internal policies regarding login methods and password complexity might prohibit pins. Usability concerns can arise if users accustomed to traditional logins find multiple options confusing. Finally, lack of consistent hardware support, particularly the absence of TPM across all devices might lead administrators to disable the feature Managing pin sign in for Windows 10 domain users offers flexibility, whether for simplified logins or organization-wide policy enforcement PIN logins can help streamline device management, but it's important to remember that these should be used in addition to other authentication methods. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to enable or disable domain users to sign in with pin on Windows 10 linked in the description below.