How to Hide Personal Information on the Windows 11 Lock Screen

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Windows Settings app

   Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to launch the Settings application directly. Alternatively, open the Start menu and click the gear icon.

   Note: Win + I
2. 30 sec

   Access Accounts settings

   In the left-hand navigation pane, select the Accounts tab. This menu contains the specific identity and sign-in configurations for your Windows profile.

3. 30 sec

   Locate Sign-in options

   Select the Sign-in options tile from the main Accounts pane. This displays the security settings governing your lock screen and authentication methods.

4. 30 sec

   Disable account details display

   Scroll down to the Additional settings section. Locate the toggle labeled 'Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen' and switch it to Off.

   Note: This prevents your full email address from being visible to anyone physically near your device.
5. 30 sec

   Test your privacy settings

   Press Windows + L to lock your computer immediately. Observe the sign-in screen to confirm that your email address and associated personal details are no longer displayed.

   Note: If the info remains, restart the computer to apply the policy changes system-wide.