When you set up Windows Hello biometrics it takes the data from a face camera, iris sensor, or fingerprint reader and creates a data representation—or graph—that is then encrypted before it is stored on your device.  

Important Note: UW-Parkside does not support or recommend use of a PIN to access your device. It is highly advised that you DO NOT USE A PIN to access your device. Windows Hello is also not considered advisable.

To access your sign-in options, navigate from your desktop:

1. Click Start > Settings.
   
   
   
   
2. Click Accounts.
   
   
   
   
3. Click Sign-in options.
   
   
   
   
4. Under Manage how you sign into your device; you will see several choices to sign into Windows:
   
   
   
   

1. • Select Windows Hello Face to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera.
   • Select Windows Hello Fingerprint to set up sign-in with a fingerprint reader.
   • Select Windows Hello PIN to set up sign-in with a PIN > Click Here to view instructions on how to change your PIN.
     Note: UW-Parkside does not support or recommend use of a PIN to access your device. It is highly advised that you DO NOT USE A PIN to access your device.
   • Select Security Key to set up physical USB security hardware. 
     Note: UW-Parkside does not support or recommend use of a PIN to access your device. It is highly advised that you DO NOT USE A PIN to access your device.
   • Select Password to sign in with your account’s password.
   • Select Picture Password to set up a unique gesture password (swipe and/or tap) with a saved photo to unlock your device > Click Here to view instructions on how to set up a Picture Password.

PIN

Note: UW-Parkside does not support or recommend use of a PIN to access your device. It is highly advised that you DO NOT USE A PIN to access your device.

To change your PIN when you are already signed in:

Important: Make sure you are connected to the internet, so the change synchronizes to your Microsoft account.

1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
2. Select PIN (Windows Hello) > Change PIN and then follow the instructions. Note: You will need to know and enter your old PIN to change to a new one.

To change your PIN when you are NOT signed in (or Forgot your PIN)

Look below the PIN text box:

• If you see I forgot my PIN, select it, and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset.
• If you do not see I forgot my PIN, select Sign-in options, and then select Enter your password.

After you are signed in

• Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
• PIN (Windows Hello) > I forgot my PIN and then follow the instructions.

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PICTURE PASSWORD

Picture Password is a way to secure a touch screen PC. You choose the picture -- and the gestures you use with it -- to create a unique "password". This option, though designed with screens in mind, does work with the standard mouse and monitor set up.

Setting up a picture password

From your devices Sign-in options page:

1. Click Picture Password.
   
   
   
   
2. Click Add.
   
   
   
   
3. Enter your password to verify your account info.
   
   
   
   
4. Click Choose Picture and select a picture from your computer to use with your Picture Password.
   
   
   
   
5. Drag your selected picture into position and click Use this picture to continue or choose new picture to select a different picture.
   
   
   
   
6. Draw 3 gestures on your picture. The way you make them (Size, Position, Direction, Order…) becomes the password. You will do it twice to confirm.
   Note: It must be the same every time.
   
   A tap on a touchscreen and a click with the mouse are treated the same for this. Draw with the mouse as you would with your finger.
   
   
   
   

Your device is now set up to use your picture password.

To change or remove Windows Hello (and any associated biometric identification data), Passwords, Keys, or other sign-in options from the device.

1. Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
2. Select the Windows Hello method you want to remove, and then select either Change or Remove.
   Note: Your biometric data will remain on your device until you remove it manually.

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