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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 27, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Set Up Windows Hello (Face/Fingerprint)

    Unlock your PC faster and more securely with facial recognition or a fingerprint.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    windows
    windows-hello
    biometrics
    security

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Sign-in settings
    2. 2.Set up fingerprint
    3. 3.Set up face recognition
    4. 4.Set a PIN as backup
    5. 5.Test your setup
    1

    Open Sign-in settings

    ~15s
    Go to SettingsAccountsSign-in Options to see available Windows Hello methods.
    2

    Set up fingerprint

    ~15s
    Click "Fingerprint recognition" → Set Up. Touch the fingerprint reader repeatedly to register your finger.

    Quick Tip

    Register the same finger twice for better recognition, or register fingers from both hands for convenience.

    3

    Set up face recognition

    ~15s
    Click "Facial recognition" → Set Up. Look directly at the camera while it scans your face.
    4

    Set a PIN as backup

    ~15s
    Windows Hello requires a PIN as a fallback. Create a numeric PIN (or alphanumeric for more security).

    Warning

    Without a backup PIN, you could be locked out of your computer if the fingerprint reader or camera stops working.

    5

    Test your setup

    ~15s
    Lock your PC (⊞ Win+L) and try unlocking with your face or fingerprint to confirm it works.

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