How to set a password on a computer

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Setting a password keeps your computer safe and protects your personal data.

🖥️ On Windows Computer

🔍 Method 1: Using Settings (Windows 10 / 11)

  1. Click Start → Settings
  2. Go to Accounts
  3. Click Sign-in options
  4. Under Password, click Add
  5. Enter a new password
  6. Confirm password and add a password hint
  7. Click Next → Finish
    ✅ Password is now set.

🔍 Method 2: Change or Update Password

  1. Open Settings → Accounts
  2. Click Sign-in options
  3. Under Password, click Change
  4. Enter current password → set new password

🍎 Set Password on Mac Computer

  1. Click Apple Menu () → System Settings Go to Users & Groups
  2. Select your User Account
  3. Click Change Password
  4. Enter current password
  5. Set and confirm a new password
  6. Click Save

🔐 Set Password at Startup (Extra Security)

Windows:

  • Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options
  • Turn ON Require sign-in

    • Mac:

  • SSystem Settings → Lock Screen
  • Set Require password immediately

    • 💡 Tips for a Strong Password

  • Use 8–12 characters
  • Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
  • Avoid name, date of birth, or “123456”
  • Change password regularly

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