How to Configure Windows Hello for Multi-Factor Authentication

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

Objective

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

Environment

• University-managed Windows devices 
• Intune-enrolled devices 
• TPM 2.0-enabled hardware 

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 that 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.