
To save your time, you can download the following Registry files: Set its value to 2 enable the passwordless sign-in feature.Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value. On the right, modify or create a new 32-Bit DWORD value DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion.See how to go to a Registry key with one click. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\PasswordLess\Device. Enable Passwordless Sign-in for Microsoft Accounts with a Registry Tweak


The passwordless sign-in feature doesn't work in Safe Mode as of this writing. Once you confirm the operation by entering the code you received, it will set up a new user account for you, which can be further configured to use any existing password-less authorization option like PIN or Fingerprint.īefore enabling this feature, please keep in mind the following. The OS will send a confirmation code if you have linked that phone number to a Microsoft Account. So, the operating system will allow the user to sign-in with his phone number. Once you’ve setup your account, you can use Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or a PIN (depending on your device capabilities) to sign in to Windows 10. Today, we’re announcing support for setting up and signing in to Windows with a phone number account, without having to create, or deal with the hassle of a password! If you have a Microsoft account with your phone number, you can use an SMS code to sign in, and set up your account on Windows 10.

The official announcement states the following. Instead, the company will allow you to sign-in with your phone number. If you don't have Window Hello configured, Windows 10 will help you to configure it.Īccording, to the company, the new feature will allow users to get rid of the passwords and improve security of their accounts.

Enabling passwordless sign in will switch all Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 device to modern authentication with Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint, or PIN. Starting in Windows 10 Build 18936 (20H1, Fast Ring), you can enable a new Passwordless Sign-in feature for Microsoft accounts on your Windows 10 devices.
