If you have a desktop computer that is running Windows 11 and you have recently set it up to automatically sign in, you are also going to want to make sure that it automatically signs in when it wakes from sleep or hibernation. Even if you configure automatic sign-in in it won't also sign you in when waking from sleep or hibernation. So, follow along as we show you a few different ways that you can disable the sleep wake-up password on Windows 11.

Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to disable password sign-in when your computer wakes from sleep on Windows 11
  2. Learn how to disable the hibernation password when Windows 11 wakes.

How to Disable Sleep Wakeup Password on Windows 11

When your Windows 11 PC wakes from sleep or hibernation, it will ask you to enter your password. While this helps protect your data, it's super annoying if you have auto sign-in enabled, especially on trusted home devices. If you haven't figured out automatic sign-in, you can check out our guide below.

How to make Windows 11 Sign in automatically when you turn your computer on.

Disable Wakeup Password via Settings

  • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
  • In the left sidebar, select Accounts, then click Sign-in options on the right.
  • Under the Additional settings section, find the option labelled "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?"
  • Click the dropdown and select Never. This tells Windows not to request a password when waking from sleep.

How to Disable Sleep Wakeup Password on Windows 11

Note: This only affects wake from sleep. You’ll still be prompted to sign in after a full restart or shutdown.

Disable Wakeup Password via Control Panel (For Local Accounts)

If you're using a local account and want more control:

  • Open Control Panel, press Windows + R, type control, and press Enter.
  • Select System and Security, then click Power Options.
  • Next to your active power plan, click Change plan settings.
  • Click Change advanced power settings.
  • In the new window, expand Sleep, then Require a password on wakeup.
  • Change both On battery and Plugged in to No.
  • Click Apply, then OK, and close all windows.

Using Command Prompt (Advanced Users)

For a quicker method, you can use the Command Prompt:

  • Open Command Prompt as Admin
  • Press Windows + X and choose Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).

Type the following and press Enter:

powercfg /SETDCVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONSOLELOCK 0

powercfg /SETACVALUEINDEX SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_NONE CONSOLELOCK 0

powercfg /SETACTIVE SCHEME_CURRENT

This command disables the password requirement on both battery and AC power modes.