| If you have a Windows 10 device you can enable Windows Hello which will allow you to use different sign-in methods to log in while improving or maintaining device security. |
| You will always be able to use your password, but by enabling this feature you will be able to use alternate authentication methods such as: |
| 1. Use a PIN |
| a. This is typically the same as a password but it is unique to one device. For example, if you use a Microsoft account to log in to multiple devices (Such as your Thomas account) you can create a unique password/PIN for each device. |
| 2. Use a fingerprint |
| a. This requires a fingerprint reader, which some devices may have built-in, or you can buy a USB fingerprint reader for about $30. | |
| 3. Use a camera for facial recognition |
| a. This allows you to use your face to sign in to devices. It requires a monitor with a built-in camera or a USB camera and for Windows hello to be "trained" to recognize you. |
| 4. We DO NOT recommend using the picture password sign-in or USB security keys as they are not as secure as a password. |
| a. Picture sign-in requires the user to select a specific image from a selection to log in. This is easy to brute-force or for someone else to watch you select the correct image. |
| b. USB security key sign-in requires the user to insert a USB security key. This requires a specific type of USB device, which can be lost or stolen. |
| Microsoft plans on adding more authentication methods in the future. Such as the Microsoft Authenticator app, text message or phone call. |
| To see what options your device has available, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. This requires the user to set up a Windows Hello PIN (We recommened something similar to a password) you will then be able to sign out and sign back in with the PIN, with that set up you can try other sign-in methods. |
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