How To Set a Password On Windows PC

Setting a Password is a straightforward process on a Windows computer, all you need is a few clicks and you are ready. Setting a Windows password 🔑 helps prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

Setting A Strong Password For Your Local Account

Do not make your publicly available data a part of your password, which may include your name, birth date, or even the educational institution or organization name you are associated with.

Anyone with these details can try to guess your password so easily, so it's always best to exercise caution.

How To Set a Password On Windows 10 and 11

To set a Password on Windows 10 or Windows 11, click on Start Menu and click on Settings.

On the Settings window, click on the Accounts tab on the left side to proceed. Illustrations below.

From the right section of the window, scroll down to locate and click on the Sign-in option to continue.

On the next screen, scroll down to locate and click on the Password tile to expand the section. 

Once expanded, click the Add button to change or add a password. This will open a popup window on our screen.

Now, you will have to enter your Password in the New password field and confirm it in the second line. Now, in the Password hint, enter an appropriate text (do not type in your password in the hint box, as this information will be visible to all users). Then click on the next button to proceed.

Now click on the Finish button to close the window.

That's it, your password for your local account has now been set and is ready to be used. You will be required to enter the password you just set to log in to your Windows computer each time you sign in.