How to Configure Windows Hello
Windows Hello allows you to unlock your Windows device using biometrics or an authentication token. Before you can use it, you need to set it up.https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17215/windows-10-what-is-hello Go to Settings >...
Part 1 of 4:
For Face Recognition
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Picture 1 of How to Configure Windows Hello Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. -
Picture 2 of How to Configure Windows Hello Choose "Set up" or "Improve recognition" under Face sign-in. -
Picture 3 of How to Configure Windows Hello Enter in your PIN. -
Picture 4 of How to Configure Windows Hello Look at the camera. Windows Hello will box your face as it recognizes it. If it is having trouble, then move closer or further away, or adjust the lighting conditions. -
Picture 5 of How to Configure Windows Hello Improve recognition as needed. Repeat the process again later, if it has trouble recognizing you due to a change in facial features.
Part 2 of 4:
For Fingerprint Recognition
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Picture 6 of How to Configure Windows Hello Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. -
Picture 7 of How to Configure Windows Hello Choose "Set up" or "Add another" under Fingerprint sign-in. -
Picture 8 of How to Configure Windows Hello Enter your PIN. -
Picture 9 of How to Configure Windows Hello Scan your fingerprint. The fingerprint will light up and indicate to you which parts of your fingerprint still needs to be read. -
Picture 10 of How to Configure Windows Hello Continue scanning your fingerprint. -
Picture 11 of How to Configure Windows Hello Capture the edges. -
Picture 12 of How to Configure Windows Hello Add additional fingerprints if necessary.
Part 3 of 4:
For a Security Key
You need a Microsoft Account for this to work.
- Go to https://account.live.com/proofs/manage/additional in Microsoft Edge.
- Choose "Set up a security key".
- Choose "Next" after identifying the type of key.
- More than likely, you are using a USB security token (such as a YubiKey). If you are part of an area with RFID cards, you may have an RFID/NFC reader instead (such as a HID card reader).
- Insert the key into the USB port or tap the key to the NFC reader.
- Enter your PIN.
- Press the button on the security key. This will finish programming the security key.
- Remove the security key when prompted. Give it a name.
Part 4 of 4:
Dynamic lock
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Picture 13 of How to Configure Windows Hello Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & Other Devices. -
Picture 14 of How to Configure Windows Hello Tap "add Bluetooth or other device". -
Picture 15 of How to Configure Windows Hello Choose "Bluetooth". -
Picture 16 of How to Configure Windows Hello Choose your Bluetooth device. In most cases, pairing only works when you pair from your PC. If you pair from your phone, your phone may give an error and forget the device. -
Picture 17 of How to Configure Windows Hello Enter in the code or confirm the codes match. -
Picture 18 of How to Configure Windows Hello Now go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. -
Picture 19 of How to Configure Windows Hello Scroll to the very bottom and choose "Allow Windows to detect when you're away and automatically lock the device" under "Dynamic lock". -
Picture 20 of How to Configure Windows Hello Move away from your PC with your phone or smartwatch. Your PC should lock. -
Picture 21 of How to Configure Windows Hello Unlock using your PIN, Picture Password, face, fingerprint, security key or Microsoft account password.
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