How to Disable Password Prompt After Sleep Mode and Screen Timeout in Windows 10 and Windows 11

If you're tired of entering your password every time your computer wakes from sleep mode or after the screen has turned off in Windows 10 or Windows 11, this guide will help you remove that requirement. We'll look at several methods to disable the password prompt for easier access to your device.

Method 1: Disabling the Password Prompt in System Settings

Windows 10

1. Open the Settings menu by pressing Win + I.
2. Go to the Accounts section.
3. Select Sign-in options.
4. Find the Require sign-in section and select Never.

Windows 11

1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
2. Navigate to Accounts and select Sign-in options.
3. Under the Require sign-in section, choose Never to disable the password prompt when returning from sleep.

Following these steps will remove the password prompt after waking from sleep mode and screen lock.

Method 2: Using the Local Group Policy Editor (for Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro Only)

This method is suitable for advanced users working with the professional versions of Windows:

1. Press Win + R and enter gpedit.msc, then hit Enter.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Sign-in Options.
3. Open the Do not require password on wake-up setting and set it to Enabled.

After this, the system will no longer require a password when exiting sleep mode.

Method 3: Changing Settings Through the Registry Editor

This method is for users familiar with the Windows registry. Be careful and create a registry backup before making changes:

1. Press Win + R and type regedit, then press Enter.
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
3. Find the AutoAdminLogon key. If it doesn’t exist, create a new string value with that name.
4. Set the AutoAdminLogon key’s value to “1” for automatic sign-in.

Now, the system won’t ask for a password when powering on, and sign-in will happen automatically.