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- New "Unlock w/ PIN" article + downstream re-ordering (#383)

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tags: [unlock, face id, touch id, hello, windows, mac, ios, android]
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Bitwarden can be configured to accept biometrics as a method to unlock your Vault. Biometrics can **only be used to unlock** your Vault, you will still be required to log in to your Vault with your Master Password and any enabled [Two-step Login method]({% link _articles/two-step-login/setup-two-step-login.md %}).

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### Without Logging In
In the event that you have lost your Master Password, omplete the following steps to delete your account:
In the event that you have lost your Master Password, complete the following steps to delete your account:
1. Navigate to [vault.bitwarden.com/#/recover-delete](https://vault.bitwarden.com/#/recover-delete).
2. Enter the **Email Address** associated with your account.

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---
layout: article
title: Unlock with PIN
categories: [account-management]
featured: false
popular: false
tags: [unlock, pin]
order: 10
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Bitwarden can be configured to accept a Personal Identification Number (PIN) as a method to unlock your Vault. PINs can **only be used to unlock** your Vault, you will still be required to log in to your Vault with your Master Password and any enabled [Two-step Login Method]({% link _articles/two-step-login/setup-two-step-login.md %}).
## Enable Unlock with PIN
Unlock with PIN can be enabled for Bitwarden Browser Extensions, Mobile Apps, and Desktop Apps:
### Enable for Browser Extensions
Complete the following steps to enable Unlock with PIN in your Browser Extension:
1. Open the {% icon fa-cogs %} **Settings** tab.
2. In the Security section, check the **Unlock with PIN** checkbox.
3. Enter the desired PIN code in the input box. PIN codes can be any combination of characters (a-z, 0-9, $, #, etc.).
{% callout success %}**Optional:** The pre-checked option **Lock with master password on browser restart** will require you to enter your Master Password instead of a PIN when your browser restarts. If you want to be able to unlock with a PIN when your browser restarts, uncheck this option.{% endcallout %}
Regardless of whether you use the **Lock with master password on browser restart** option, your PIN settings will remain until you **log out** of Bitwarden.
Once enabled, you'll be prompted to **Verify PIN** to unlock the Browser Extension.
### Enable for Desktop Apps
Complete the following steps to enable Unlock with PIN in your Browser Extension:
1. Open your **Settings** (on Windows, **File** → **Settings**) (on macOS, **Bitwarden** → **Preferences**).
2. In the Security section, check the **Unlock with PIN** checkbox.
3. Enter the desired PIN code in the input box. PIN codes can be any combination of characters (a-z, 0-9, $, #, etc.).
{% callout success %}**Optional:** The pre-checked option **Lock with master password on restart** will require you to enter your Master Password instead of a PIN when your app restarts. If you want to be able to unlock with a PIN when your app restarts, uncheck this option.{% endcallout %}
Regardless of whether you use the **Lock with master password on restart** option, your PIN settings will remain until you **log out** of Bitwarden.
Once enabled, you'll be prompted to **Verify PIN** to unlock the Desktop App.
### Enable for Mobile Apps
Complete the following steps to enable Unlock with PIN in your Browser Extension:
1. Open the {% icon fa-cogs %} **Settings** tab.
2. In the Security section, tap the **Unlock with PIN code** option.
3. Enter the desired PIN code in the input box and tap **Submit**. PIN codes can be any combination of characters (a-z, 0-9, $, #, etc.).
{% callout success %}A dialog box will appear asking `Do you want to require unlocking with your master password when the application is restarted?` Tap **Yes** to require you to enter your Master Password instead of a PIN after your apps restarts. Tap **No** to be able to unlock with a PIN after your app restarts.{% endcallout %}
Regardless of whether you use the **Lock with master password on app restart** option, your PIN settings will remain until you **log out** of Bitwarden.
Once enabled, you'll be prompted to **Verify PIN** to unlock the Mobile App.

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Vault Timeout behavior will determine how your Vault will behave after a customizable period of inactivity. Timeout is configured individually from and for each Bitwarden client application that you use (Mobile, Web, Desktop, Browser Extension, etc.).