Enable "Windows Hello"

To use your Windows computer as a MFA device, you need to enable Windows Hello login.

With Windows Hello you'll be able to login to your computer with a PIN-code (and optionally your fingerprint, if your computer has a fingerprint reader).

Setup PIN-code login

1

Open Settings, click on Accounts button

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Open Sign-in options in the left sidebar.

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Set a PIN-code

To use Windows Hello you need to set a PIN-code. Click Windows Hello PIN then click the Add button.

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Enter your CS-account password

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Set a PIN-code. It can be the same as your regular password, though you could also choose to have a less complex code.

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The PIN-code is now set. If you wish to change it in the future you can do that here by clicking the Change button.

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[OPTIONAL] Set up fingerprint login (Only available if your laptop has a fingerprint sensor)

If your computer has a fingerprint reader you can register your fingerprint(s) as a biometric key, allowing you to login to Windows (and MFA) with your fingerprint.

Note: You can register multiple fingerprints by repeating the steps after registering the first fingerprint.

1

Click on Windows Hello Fingerprint then click the Set up button

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Click Get started

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Authenticate with your previously configured PIN-code

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Place your finger firmly on the fingerprint reader.

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Follow the instructions on the screen to remove and re-place your finger on the reader repeatedly.

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The fingerprint is now registered. Add more fingerprints if you wish (repeats the process).