How to Auto Log into Windows 11 without Password [Full Guide]

Can you have no password on Windows 11?

Can you have no password on Windows 11? Yes, you can. Not having a password is completely doable on Windows 11. Enabling the automatic login feature in Windows 11 allows the system to be started without a password.

Setting a password for your account is an important security measure to protect your computer and files from unauthorized access, whether from online or local sources. Still, some situations may prioritize the need for quick access to your desktop over your password.

For users who are less concerned about security, Windows 11 offers multiple ways to remove account passwords to facilitate an automated login experience.

How to auto log into Windows 11 without password

In this section, we'll look at 4 ways to enable Windows 11 login without password. By following these steps, you can bypass entering a password or PIN when your computer starts, allowing it to automatically launch directly to the Windows desktop screen.

Disable Windows Hello on Windows 11

Windows Hello is a secure sign-in system that allows access via facial recognition, fingerprint, or palm vein scan, depending on compatible hardware such as an infrared camera.

If you're not interested in the login screen, the first step is to disable Windows Hello. That's it:

Step 1. Press Win + I in Windows 11 to access Windows Settings.

Step 2. Navigate to Accounts > Sign-in options.

Step 3. Disable the For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft Accounts on this device (Recommended) option.

Step 4. Select Never from the If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again drop-down menu.

Step 5. Click your current login method in the Ways to sign-in list.

Step 6. Select Remove.

Step 7. Enter your Microsoft account password to confirm your identity.

After disabling Windows Hello, you can now explore the next steps to automatically log in to Windows 11 without a password.

Set up auto login from netplwiz

Here's a guide to configuring your device to achieve Windows 11 auto login by adjusting settings in Windows:

Step 1. Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2. Type netplwiz and press Enter.

Step 3. In the User Accounts window, find and uncheck Users must enter a username and password to use this computer.

Step 4. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Step 5. To authenticate, a window will appear prompting you to enter your account name and type the password twice. Click OK.

Step 6. Restart the Windows 11 system and check whether automatic login is enabled.

Enable auto login via Registry

Modifying the Windows registry can adjust settings for Windows 11 no password option, but it also carries risks. Changing incorrect registry keys can cause Windows to behave unexpectedly. Use this method with caution or consider other methods.

To continue Windows 11 disable sign in via editing Registry, follow these steps:

Step 1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and click OK.

Step 2. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.

Step 3. Right-click Winlogon. Click Edit > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Rename it to AutoAdminLogon.

Step 4. Double-click AutoAdminLogon and set the value data to 1.

Step 5. Right-click Winlogon. Click Edit > New > String Value. Rename it to DefaultUserName.

Step 6. Double-click DefaultUserName and enter your account username. Click OK.

Step 7. Right-click Winlogon. Click Edit > New > String Value. Rename the String value to DefaultPassword.

Step 8. Double-click DefaultPassword and enter your account password. Click OK.

This method will disable the login requirement on Windows 11 systems, allowing login without a password.

Remove login password with password reset tool

In cases where the above methods are ineffective or too complicated, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional provides an alternative solution to directly remove Windows 11 passwords without losing data. In this way, you don't have to enter the password when starting up the computer.

With its "Reset Windows Password" feature, this tool quickly eliminates the original password in just one click, providing quick access to your computer. The user-friendly interface ensures simplicity and is suitable for all users, including beginners, without requiring technical expertise.

This tool comes in especially handy if you forget your Windows 11 password and find yourself locked out of your computer. It quickly eliminates or changes passwords, simplifying access to your PC.

Preparation work includes:
☞ An empty USB drive to create a password reset disk.
☞ Download and install AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional Edition on another functioning computer.

Here is a guide to using this tool to remove the login password:

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional and navigate to Tools > Reset Windows Password.

Step 2. Click Next to continue creating the WinPE bootable USB.

Step 3. Select the prepared USB flash drive and click Proceed.

Step 4. Click Yes to confirm.

Step 5. Plug the USB into the target PC and change the boot drive settings to enable booting from USB.

Step 6. In AOMEI Partition Assistant, select Reset Windows Password. Select the target operating system and click Next to continue.

Step 7. Select the specific account for which you want to reset the password. Select Remove Account Password and click Next.

Step 8. Finally, confirm the operation and restart your computer as usual. This action will remove the password, granting to access Windows 11 no password.

Bonus tip: How to check if you have set password/PIN for Windows 11

To determine if you already have a password or PIN set up for your Windows 11 account, see this quick guide:

Step 1. Access Settings by clicking the Start menu or pressing the Windows key and then selecting the Settings gear icon.

Step 2. In Settings, navigate to Accounts.

Step 3. Select Sign-in options from the left sidebar.

Step 4. For password verification:

① Click on Password.

② If you encounter the Sign in with your account's password message and there's a Change button next to it, you've already configured a password for your account. However, if you see an Add button, it means your account doesn't yet have a password set.

Step 5. For PIN verification (Windows Hello):

① Click PIN.

② If you see a Change PIN button, it means you need to log in with a PIN. Instead, if the Set up button is visible, you can establish a PIN for the account.

Bottom line

This guide explains how to set up auto log into Windows 11 no password using four different methods. The process involves disabling Windows Hello and enabling automatic login via netplwiz or the registry. If your computer is locked, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional can remove login password Windows 11 and grant computer access without password.

Apart from removing or resetting passwords in Windows, this practical solution also offers other features such as operating system migration to SSD, cloning smaller hard drive to larger hard drive and facilitating conversion between MBR and GPT formats.