How to Prevent Users from Changing BitLocker PIN or Password in Windows Even passwords and PINs need strict enforcement and management by IT admins. See how you can prevent (or allow) standard users from changing their BitLocker PINs or passwords. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Why Stop BitLocker PINs and Password Changes? With organizations needing to safeguard crucial corporate data, IT administrators utilize tools like BitLocker because it is integrated into Windows and offers centralized management options for securing users’ credentials. A big challenge is when users constantly change their passwords and PINs, which may lead to inconsistent enforcement of security policies and possible vulnerabilities. Thus, IT teams must impose restrictions on BitLocker, which can be done in three ways. Three Methods to Prevent Changes to BitLocker PINs Method 1: Local Group Policy Editor (GPO) Note that this method only works on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education editions. Run gpedit.msc, and head to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Operating System Drives. Open “Disallow standard users from changing the PIN or password” and press enable or disable. Then click Apply and OK. Method 2: PowerShell Open and run as administrator. Type the following command shown on screen and press Enter. Method 3: Registry Editor As with GPO, run regedit, follow this path onscreen, and create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named: DisallowStandardUserPINReset and set its value data to 1. Whatever steps you took, remember to check if they work by logging into BitLocker as a standard user or going to Event Viewer. And that's that! Now, you have guaranteed control over those passwords, and it's up to you to permit or inhibit changes. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Prevent Users from Changing BitLocker PIN, linked in the description below.