How to add a Pin Lock to the Login Screen on Android 4.4 Kitkat

Description: This technical article will show how to add a PIN lock to the login screen on Android 4.4 KitKat.

  1. First go to the App Drawer icon which is the circle with the 6 dots in it.
    Android App Drawer, Six Dots
  2. Next find the app named Settings and choose it.
    Android Settings App
  3. Next under settings go to Security.
    Android Settings, Security
  4. Next under Security go to Screen Lock.
    Android Security, Screen Lock
  5. Next under Screen Lock choose the PIN option.
    Android Screen Lock Options, PIN
  6. Finally once you Choose your PIN it will take you to a screen to setup your PIN Lock to login in. Once you set the PIN it will be required every time you login.
    Choose your PIN

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