How to sign in with Windows Hello
Follow these steps to set up Windows Hello and then sign in to your Microsoft accountin Microsoft Edge:
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SelectStart> Settings>Accounts> Sign-in options.
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Under Ways to sign in, select a Windows Hello item to add.
To add Windows Hello as a sign in method for your Microsoft account:
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Go to the Microsoft account page and sign in as you normally would.
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Select Security > Advanced security options.
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Select Add a new way to sign in for verify.
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Select Use your Windows PC.
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Follow the instructions to set up Windows Hello as a method for signing in.
How to sign in with a security key
There are different types of security keys that you can use, like a USB key that you plug in to your device or an NFC key that you tap on an NFC reader. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the type of security key you have by reading the instruction manual from the manufacturer.
To sign into Windows
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Go toStart>Settings>Accounts>Sign-in options.
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SelectSecurity Key.
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SelectManageand follow the instructions.
To add a security key as a sign in method for your Microsoft account:
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Go to the Microsoft account page and sign in as you normally would.
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Select Security > More security options.
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Select Add a new way to sign in or verify.
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Select Use a security key.
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Identify what type of key you have (USB or NFC) and select Next.
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You will be redirected to the setup experience where you will insert or tap your key.
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Create a PIN (or enter an existing PIN if you have already created one).
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Take the follow-up action by touching eitherthe button or gold disk if your key has one (or read the instruction manual to figure out what else it might be).
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Name your security key so that you can distinguish it from other keys.
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Sign out and open Microsoft Edge, select Use Windows Hello or security key instead, and sign in by inserting or tapping your key.
Note:Your security key manufacturer might provide software that can help you manage your key, such as by changing the PIN or creating a fingerprint.
How to sign in with Windows Hello
Follow these steps to set up Windows Hello and then sign in to your Microsoft accountin Microsoft Edge:
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Go to the Start menu and select Settings.
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Go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
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Under Manage how you sign in to your device, select a Windows Hello item to add.
Important:Signing in with your face requires a Hello-compatible camera.Signing in with your fingerprint requires your device to have a fingerprint reader.
If your device didn't come with one of those you can purchase one that can be connected to your device via USB from any of a number of popular retailers.
To add Windows Hello as a sign in method for your Microsoft account:
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Go to the Microsoft account page and sign in as you normally would.
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Select Security > More security options
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Select Add a new way to sign in for verify
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Select Use your Windows PC
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Follow the dialogs to set up Windows Hello as a method for signing in.
How to sign in with a security key
There are different types of security keys that you can use, like a USB key that you plug in to your device or an NFC key that you tap on an NFC reader. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the type of security key you have by reading the instruction manual from the manufacturer.
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Go to the Microsoft account page and sign in as you normally would.
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Select Security > More security options
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Select Add a new way to sign in or verify
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Select Use a security key
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Identify what type of key you have (USB or NFC) and select Next.
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You will be redirected to the setup experience where you will insert or tap your key.
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Create a PIN (or enter an existing PIN if you have already created one).
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Take the follow-up action by touching eitherthe button or gold disk if your key has one (or read the instruction manual to figure out what else it might be).
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Name your security key so that you can distinguish it from other keys.
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Sign out and open Microsoft Edge, select Use Windows Hello or security key instead, and sign in by inserting or tapping your key.
Note:Your security key manufacturer might provide software that can help you manage your key, such as by changing the PIN or registering a fingerprint.
