Picture password is a feature introduced with Windows 8 that lets you create three different gestures on any image of your choice and then use those gestures as your password. The gesture can be any combination of circles, straight lines, and taps. For example, if the picture is a face, you can tap each eye and then circle around the mouth.

How do I enable a Windows 8 picture password?

  • Open the Windows Charms.
  • Click Settings and then More PC settings
  • In the PC settings window click Users and then select Create a picture password

Authentication, Password, Security terms, Windows 8