RELATED: How to Log In to Your PC With Your Fingerprint or Other Device Using Windows Hello How Do I Configure or Disable Windows Hello?Īccessing Windows Hello options in Settings is easy. If you enable Windows Hello, Windows 10’s login by password will be disabled, although your account password may still be necessary to access some system functions. To use Windows Hello, your machine must either include built-in support for biometric logins or you’ll need to install a compatible biometric login device such as a webcam or a fingerprint reader. Biometric logins also offer an additional level of security, since you must be physically present during the login. Click the “Add” button to add a fingerprint or the “Set Up” button to set up facial recognition.If you’re tired of using a password to log in to your Windows account (or if you have trouble remembering it), a biometric alternative might be better.

If you do have Windows Hello compatible hardware, you’ll see either “Fingerprint” or “Face” appear under Windows Hello here. If you haven’t set up a PIN, you’ll have to create a PIN from here first. If you do have Windows Hello compatible hardware, head to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options. How to Set Up Windows Hello With a Fingerprint or Webcam Your Android phone, iPhone, or even Windows Phone could one day become a companion device you can use to unlock your PC. While Microsoft hasn’t made an official announcement, there is evidence Microsoft is working on enabling Windows Hello to work with the Cortana app on any smartphone in Windows 10’s Creators Update. RELATED: What's New in Windows 10's Creators Update

This service is clearly meant more for larger organizations rather than individual PC users. You may also need to provide your fingerprint or a PIN to the app before you can sign into your PC, depending on details such as the location of the smartphone and PC, the distance of the device from the PC, and how long the PC was locked. You can then use your smartphone to automatically unlock your PC if you’re nearby. RSA’s SecurID Access service can be installed on a smartphone.

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