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Google Pixel 8 / 8 Pro - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Pixel 8 / 8 Pro.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
     .
  2. Navigate:
    Security & privacy
    Device unlock
    Screen lock
    .
    If prompted to add a Google™ account, do one of the following:
    • Tap
      Add Google account now
       to set up an account.
      Refer to Add an Existing Google Account for assistance.
    • Tap
      Continue
       to proceed without setting up an account.
      If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  3. Do one if the following:
    • Set up Pattern
      1. Tap
        Pattern
        .
      2. Draw an unlock pattern that connects at least 4 dots then tap
        Next
        .
      3. Draw the same pattern again then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        OK
        .
    • Set up PIN
      1. Tap
        PIN
        .
      2. Enter a numeric PIN that contains 4 to 16 digits then tap
        Next
        .
      3. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        OK
        .
    • Set up Password
      1. Tap
        Password
        .
      2. Enter a password that contains 4 to 16 characters then tap
        Next
        .
      3. Re-enter the password then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        OK
        .
    • Disable Screen Lock
      1. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
      2. To confirm, tap
        Yes, remove
        .