Using Your Windows 11 Password Seamlessly Without Hitting Enter

Windows 11 does not include a built-in capability to skip the Enter key after entering your password during the login process. Nevertheless, there are several alternative sign-in methods that streamline this experience.

Let’s explore these options.

How to Access Windows 11 Without Using Enter

1. Configure a PIN

1. Navigate to Settings, then proceed to Accounts > Sign-in options.
   

   

2. Choose PIN (Windows Hello).
   

   

3. Click on the Set up button.
   

   

4. Create a new PIN and click OK.
   

   

By setting up a PIN, you switch from a password-based login to a PIN-based system. As part of the Windows Hello feature, using a PIN allows you to log in automatically without the need to press Enter.

2. Activate Automatic Login

1. Press Windows + R.
2. In the run dialog, enter netplwiz and hit Enter.
   

   

3. Uncheck the option labeled Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.
   

   

4. Click OK to apply your changes. If asked, confirm by entering your password.

By doing this, your Windows 11 system will log in automatically without requiring a password input.

3. Set Up Facial Recognition or Fingerprint Login

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
   

   

2. Under the Windows Hello section, configure either Facial Recognition or Fingerprint if your device supports these options.
   

   

3. Upon completion of the setup, you can access Windows simply by looking at the camera or scanning your fingerprint, eliminating the need to press Enter.

It’s important to note that logging into Windows 11 directly without pressing Enter is not a standard feature; this design originates from previous Windows versions. Keeping your system updated can help resolve issues like sign-in options malfunctioning or encountering situations where Windows 11 does not display a login screen correctly.

Fortunately, Windows 11 offers modern sign-in alternatives that serve as effective solutions and do not require the Enter key.

Author: Egor Kostenko

My goal is to make complex technical topics simple and accessible. On this site, I gather unique and useful content that not only solves users’ problems but also helps them better understand the capabilities of Windows.