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Create a picture password
You can sign in using gestures on a picture of your choice. Here’s how:
1. Open the Settings charm, tap or click Change PC settings and then tap or click Users.
2. Under Sign-in options, tap or click Create a picture password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
For tips on how set up a picture password and what to do if your picture password fails, see Sign in with a picture
password on Windows.com.
Important If you’ve added a work email account to the Mail app, security policies might require you to use a
password instead of a PIN or picture password.
Account password
If you use a strong password and change it regularly, you can help keep your Surface more secure. For more info
about strong passwords, see Tips for creating strong passwords and passphrases on Windows.com.
Note If you think you think your Microsoft account has been blocked or hacked, see Getting back into your
Microsoft account if it's been blocked or hacked on Windows.com
Change your password
Here’s how to change your password:
1. Open the Settings charm and then tap or click Change PC settings.
2. Choose Users (on the left).
3. Under Sign-in options, tap or click Change your password. Follow the instructions, and then tap or click
Next.
4. Follow the instructions, and then tap or click Finish.
Note For other password related questions, see Passwords in Windows 8: FAQ on Windows.com.
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