How To Remove Password Security in Windows 10/11

Let’s be honest—getting rid of your Windows password feels like a little victory, especially when you’re just tired of punching it in every single time. Maybe you’ve got a home theater PC, or it’s a machine you use only for gaming, or you simply don’t want the hassle anymore. Whatever the reason, there are a bunch of ways to make Windows stop asking for that password—some more straightforward than others, and some a little risky if you don’t know what you’re doing. This guide walks through the most common methods, with some practical tips from the trenches. Expect your login process to get a lot speedier, but remember, gunning for no-password is definitely a security tradeoff.

How to Remove or Bypass Windows Password

Method 1: Use Netplwiz to Auto-login

This is probably the easiest way if you’re just trying to skip the login screen. It’s built into Windows, and on most setups, it works pretty well. Basically, you tell Windows to remember your credentials and automatically log you in—no typing required. Just keep in mind, the password still exists in the background; it’s just that Windows won’t bother asking you for it at startup anymore. This only works for local accounts, not Microsoft accounts, because Microsoft’s security settings tend to block this sort of thing.

1. Hit Windows + R, then type netplwiz and hit Enter.
2. In the User Accounts window that pops up, uncheck Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. This should bring up a prompt.
3. If you don’t see that checkbox, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options and look for an option called For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended). Turn that off first.
4. You’ll be prompted to enter your current password twice. Leave both fields blank, then hit OK.
5. Click Apply, then OK. Restart your PC — if all goes well, it should log you right in now.

Note: On some machines, this might fail the first time, and you might need to reboot or revisit the settings. Windows has a way of fighting back, especially if it suspects security is compromised. But on a simple local machine, this usually does the trick.

Method 2: Drop Password via Command Prompt

Feeling comfortable with the command line? This one’s kind of raw but effective. You can tell Windows to wipe out your password directly using the net user command. It’s useful when the GUI method isn’t working, or you’re trying to automate this on multiple machines. Just remember, you need admin rights—you can’t do this logged in as a standard user.

1. Type Command Prompt in the Start menu search, then right-click and choose Run as administrator.
2. Check your user account names with net user. You’ll see a list of accounts.
3. To remove your password, run: net user YourUsername "" (replace YourUsername with your actual account name).Example: net user John "".
4. If it doesn’t work, double-check the username. Sometimes it’s not exactly what you expect, especially if you’re on a managed work PC.
5. Reboot and, if everything went right, you should be able to sign in without a password now.

Be careful: this method only works with local accounts, not Microsoft accounts. And on domain-joined machines, group policies might block this altogether. Also, removing your password makes your account less secure — so don’t be surprised if security prompts show up again after updates or certain Windows features activate.

Method 3: Tweak Settings with Local Group Policy Editor

This is more for those who want a bit more control and are running Windows Pro or higher. It’s not available on Windows Home unless you hack around by installing the policy editor, which is kind of a pain. Using this, you can disable password expiration or restrict login policies — basically, making Windows less strict about password requirements.

1. Press Windows + R, then run gpedit.msc.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
3. Find Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only. Double-click it.
4. Set it to Disabled, click Apply, then OK.
5. You might need to restart for the changes to kick in.

Actually, this method is useful if you want Windows to stop blocking login with blank passwords on local accounts, which is usually restricted for security reasons. Again, it’s not gonna work for a Microsoft account or on Windows Home without some extra tweaks.

Method 4: Remove Password Using Settings on Windows 10/11

This is pretty straightforward if you’re on Windows 10 or 11. You can just go straight into the Settings app and remove the password attached to your local account. It’s probably the least confusing way, especially if you’re comfortable clicking around. The only warning: if you’re using a Microsoft account, this method won’t work unless you switch it to a local account first. Because, of course, Windows insists on making things more complicated than necessary.

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
3. Under the Password section, click Change.
4. Enter your current password, then leave the New password and Confirm password boxes empty.
5. Click Next and then Finish.
6. Reboot, and you should find that Windows logs you in automatically without asking for a password.

Again, this shouldn’t be used with Microsoft accounts — they always want that password for syncing and security. If needed, switch to a local account first: here’s how.

Method 5: Disable Windows Hello and PIN

If you’ve set up a PIN or Windows Hello, it might default to asking for authentication at login, especially for Microsoft accounts. You can remove the PIN from Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options — but sometimes Windows actively prevents that if it considers the security risks too high.

1. Navigate to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
2. Under PIN (Windows Hello), click Remove.
3. If the button is disabled, try toggling off the option For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device (Recommended) in the related settings.
4. Restart your machine, then attempt removal again.

This is more for convenience if you want fewer hurdles, but it’s not a full substitute for password removal if your goal is a totally password-free login.