Create a Complex Windows 10 PIN
To create a more secure and sophisticated Windows, 10 PIN hit the Windows key + R on the keyboard and type: gpedit.msc.
After Group Policy Editor is open, head to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Hello for Business > PIN Complexity.
Your Complex PIN
Now you can double-click the policy and configure and manage various login systems like History, Max, and Minimum Pins…etc. Just double-click each policy on the right side. Here is a look at some of the stronger ways to create a complex PIN: Lowercase letters: If you enable or do not configure this policy, the operating system will require you to include at least one lowercase letter when creating a PIN. Max Pin Length: This lets you set a maximum number of characters you can use to create a PIN. The maximum limit allowed is 127 characters. Expiration: This policy lets you set the number of days before requiring users to change their PIN. You can configure this setting to expire to anything between 1 and 730 days. Of course, setting it to zero means the PIN will never expire. Special Characters: This is one of the strongest ways to create a complex, strong password for your Windows 10 system, and you will need to enable it to use it. When you select this option, you get a full list of Special Characters that are allowed under the health section, such as these: “! # $ % & _ ~/.” To turn on the complex password or other extra options, you will need to select Enabled. Also, make sure to enable each one you want to add.
That’s all there is t it. Remember, you need to be running Windows 10 Pro (not Windows 10 Home) to set this up via Group Policy. If you’re a home user, you probably don’t want to make the process too complicated, but this will come in very handy to provide an extra layer of protection in a business environment. Comment Name * Email *
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