Setup Windows Hello
After a reboot, Windows Hello will prompt you to enroll by setting up facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a six-digit PIN. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
If you prefer to configure Windows Hello later, click the "Skip for now" button. To set up Windows Hello later, follow the instructions below.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact the Helpline at 740.427.5700 or email helpline@kenyon.edu.
1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Accounts > Sign-in options.
2. Select Facial recognition (Windows Hello) to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera
3. Select Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) to set up sign-in with a fingerprint reader
4. Select PIN (Windows Hello) to set up sign-in with a PIN
The next time you sign in to your device, you can use facial recognition, fingerprint identification, or PIN code instead of your password.
A Hello PIN is created alongside biometrics and acts as a fallback option if biometric hardware fails or if circumstances prevent biometric authentication.
Key security features of a Windows Hello PIN:
- Must be at least 14 digits long.
- It’s device-specific, meaning it only grants access to the device it was set up on.
- Does not grant access to online accounts.
- Protects against brute force attacks by implementing lockout delays after failed attempts.
Using biometrics is preferred, with the PIN as a backup option.