You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 10 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. Reset your PIN when you aren't signed in to WindowsĬhange your PIN when you're already signed in to your device How does Windows Hello keep my info private? Select PIN (Windows Hello) to set up sign-in with a PIN.

Select Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) to set up sign-in with a fingerprint reader. Select Facial recognition (Windows Hello) to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera. Under Ways to sign in, you'll see three choices to sign in with Windows Hello:

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.

Select the button above to get directly to Settings, or follow these steps to set up Windows Hello. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint.

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