How to set up Windows Hello for Business (WHfB)

Summary

How to set up Windows Hello for Business as an authentication method on a University-managed Windows device.

Body

Objective

Configure Windows Hello for Business as an authentication method on a University-managed Windows device. 

Procedure

Most university and grant-funded PCs will be pre-configured with Windows Hello for Business. If yours is not, follow these steps:

  1. Open Windows Settings 
  2. Select Accounts
  3. Select Sign-in options 
  4. Click on Windows Hello PIN
  5. Enter a numeric code at least 6 and no more than 12 digits long.

The next time you open your computer, you will be prompted to sign in using your Windows Hello PIN.

Find more information in the Windows Hello User Guide.

 

Details

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Article ID: 151768
Created
Wed 8/19/26 11:43 AM
Modified
Tue 9/15/26 10:52 AM

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