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EricAnderson
Active Contributor
5 years ago

New Versions Windows 10 Uses a PIN Number, Not Password

Well,  Microsoft has altered the security method for entry into the PC. They are allowing users to opt for a PIN Number instead of a Username / Password combo.   LogMeIn does not seem to be abl...
  • GlennD's avatar
    GlennD
    2 years ago

    Hi,

     

    The PIN and similar unlock options in Windows 10/11 only decrypt the user credentials locally in Windows and are not available for us to work with. So while they may be convenient for the user, we are unable to support those options.  

     

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eva37
New Member
5 years ago

Eric Anderson,  I have the same issue.  Did you figure out how to connect with username/pin rather than username/password in windows 10?  

 

Thank you

  • AshC's avatar
    AshC
    Retired GoTo Contributor
    5 years ago

    Hi there,

    Microsoft PIN entry is not yet compatible with LogMeIn Central, though we are considering this additional security option for future development. 

     

    Thanks!

    • TeaspoonVFX's avatar
      TeaspoonVFX
      New Member
      3 years ago

      Has this support been added yet?

      • AshC's avatar
        AshC
        Retired GoTo Contributor
        3 years ago

        TeaspoonVFX  I'm sorry, not at this time. 

    • ceg's avatar
      ceg
      New Member
      2 years ago

      I need some instructions on how to require an access code at setup instead of the windows password since no one uses passwords any more. Thanks