How to Automatically Login Windows 11 without a Password

Learn how to enable auto-login on Windows 11 and save boot time by bypassing the sign-in screen. MiniTool Software offers helpful computer tutorials and tools to solve various computer problems. Check out the MiniTool News Center for more tips and tricks.

Three Methods to Enable Auto Login on Windows 11

Method 1: Set Windows 11 Auto Login from Settings

1. Click Start, then select Settings.
2. In the left panel, click Accounts.
3. Under Additional settings, disable the option “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in screen for Microsoft accounts on this device.”
4. In the pop-up window, enter your user account password and click Yes.
5. Press Windows + R, type “netplwiz” in the Run dialog, and press Enter.
6. Uncheck “User must enter a user name and password to use this computer,” then click OK.
7. In the Automatically sign-in window, enter your username and password, then click OK and Apply.
8. Restart your computer to automatically log in without entering credentials.

Method 2: Edit Registry to Enable Windows 11 Auto Login Note: Backup Windows Registry before proceeding

1. Press Windows + R, type “regedit” in the Run dialog, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
3. Right-click Winlogon, select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it AutoAdminLogon.
4. Double-click AutoAdminLogon and set its value to 1.
5. Right-click Winlogon again, select New -> String Value and name it DefaultUserName. Double-click it and enter your user name as the Value data.
6. Create another String Value named DefaultPassword and enter your user account password as the Value data.
7. This will disable the login requirement on Windows 11.

Method 3: Use Microsoft AutoLogon Tool to Enable/Disable Auto Login

1. Download the AutoLogon tool from the official Microsoft website.
2. Unzip the downloaded file.
3. Double-click the Autologon64 application file.
4. Enter your account password and click Yes.
5. In the pop-up window, re-enter your account password and click Enable.
6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.
7. To turn off auto-logon in the future, double-click the Autologon64 application file and select Disable.

Checking If You Have Set a Password/PIN for Windows 11

1. Click Start, then select Settings.
2. In the left panel, click Accounts.
3. In the right panel, click Sign-in options.
4. For Password: If you see the text “Sign in with your account’s password” and a Change button, you have set up a password. If you see an Add button, no password is set.
5. For PIN (Windows Hello): If you see a Change PIN button, you need a PIN. If you see a Set up button, you can set up a PIN for the account.

Conclusion

Setting up auto login in Windows 11 can save you time, but it’s important to balance convenience and security. Use the methods provided to streamline your login process while keeping your data protected.