How to set up and use Windows Hello

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This article will provide you with the steps on how to set up and use Windows Hello.

Windows Hello is a personal and optional way to sign in to your Windows 10 devices, apps, online services, and networks using your face, iris, or fingerprint. It offers security without having to type in a password.

Below are the steps to setup and use Windows Hello:

  1. Click on the Windows logo at the lower-left corner of the screen.

    Windows logo on the main screen of a Windows laptop

  2. Click on the "Settings" icon.

    Settings icon on the main screen of a Windows laptop

  3. Click "Accounts".

    Accounts option on the Windows menu

  4. Open "Sign-in options".

    Sign in option under Accounts on Windows

  5. Click on "Set up".

    Face Recognition setup button under Windows Hello

  6. Click on "Get Started".

    Get Started button on the Welcome page of Windows Hello

  7. Let the camera or sensor scan your face and wait for it to finish. The box will become blue once the scan is complete.

    Camera on Windows Hello setup

  8. Click "Close" once done.

    Close button on the Windows Hello setup

  9. Select other options like automatically dismissing the lock screen once Windows recognizes you.

    ON/OFF switch on face recognition under Windows Hello setup

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