# Alternative to Typing Pin/Password on the screen

**URL:** <https://community.teachmint.com/t/alternative-to-typing-pin-password-on-the-screen/1154>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [31 October 2026 14:29 UTC](https://community.teachmint.com/t/alternative-to-typing-pin-password-on-the-screen/1154 "2026-10-31T14:29:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ashu\_S](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex009/user_avatar/community.teachmint.com/ashu_s/32/1304_2.png) [@Ashu\_S](https://community.teachmint.com/u/Ashu_S)\
**Post date:** [31 October 2026 14:29 UTC](https://community.teachmint.com/t/alternative-to-typing-pin-password-on-the-screen/1154/1 "2026-10-31T14:29:50Z")

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Hello,

To secure access to the TeachMint Smart Board there seems to be an option to use a Pin or Password. But using it requires typing it on the screen which can be seen by the audience

What is the alternative to typing the pin/password on the screen using the virtual keyboard **which can be seen by the audience(students) or get clearly recorded by the CCTV?**

Thank you.

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**Author:** ![CustomerSupport](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3da27b/32.png) [@CustomerSupport](https://community.teachmint.com/u/CustomerSupport)\
**Post date:** [31 October 2026 15:11 UTC](https://community.teachmint.com/t/alternative-to-typing-pin-password-on-the-screen/1154/2 "2026-10-31T15:11:57Z")

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Dear Sir/Ma’am,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

We understand your concern regarding entering a PIN or password on the screen, as it may be visible to students or captured by CCTV recordings.

As an alternative, we recommend using the **NFC Unlock feature** available under the Security settings of the Teachmint Smart Board.

With this feature:

- Teachers can use their assigned NFC cards to unlock the Smart Board.

- There is no need to enter a PIN or password on the screen.

- Students will not be able to unlock the board unless they have an authorised NFC card.

This provides a more convenient and secure way to restrict access to the Smart Board while maintaining privacy.