Configuring Windows Hello on a Windows 10 device is a straightforward process. Here are the steps to set up Windows Hello:
- Ensure that your device supports Windows Hello: Windows Hello requires specific hardware components such as a fingerprint scanner, a front-facing camera or an infrared camera for facial recognition. If your device does not have these components, you cannot use Windows Hello.
- Go to Settings: Click the Start menu and select the “Settings” gear icon. Alternatively, you can use the “Windows key + I” keyboard shortcut.
- Select “Accounts”: In the Settings window, click on the “Accounts” icon.
- Click on “Sign-in options”: In the left pane, select “Sign-in options.”
- Set up Windows Hello: Under “Windows Hello,” click the “Set up” button for the type of biometric authentication you want to use (face, fingerprint, or iris).
- Follow the on-screen instructions: Windows will guide you through the process of setting up Windows Hello. This typically involves scanning your face, fingerprint, or iris, and creating a PIN code as a backup in case the biometric authentication fails.
- Test Windows Hello: After setting up Windows Hello, you can test it by locking your device and then unlocking it with your biometric authentication. You should also try using your PIN code to ensure that you have a backup method of logging in.
That’s it! Once you’ve set up Windows Hello, you can use your biometric authentication to log in to your device quickly and securely without having to enter a password.
