PIN authentication not available in Windows 8?

PIN authentication is not available in Windows 8 after joining a domain or after adding an Exchange email account. How do I enable it back?

Solution 1:

By default, PIN authentication is disabled for domain logons.

There is a new group policy setting for allowing pin authentication. The description reads: "This policy setting allows you to control whether a domain user can sign in using a PIN. If you enable this policy setting, a domain user can set up and sign in with a PIN. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, a domain user can't set up and use a PIN. Note that the user's domain password will be cached in the system vault when using this feature."

The setting is located by running GPEdit.msc Then navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> Turn on pin sign-in. Set this setting to enabled to allow domain users to use a pin when signing in to the computer.

Solution 2:

It's still there, at least in mine. Go to your Start Screen -> Win + I (or bring up settings charm) -> Change PC Settings (at the bottom) -> Users -> Sign in options -> create a pin :)