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Windows Hello

Windows Hello provides passwordless sign-in to Windows devices using biometrics or PIN.

What is Windows Hello?

Windows Hello is a Windows feature that provides passwordless authentication using biometrics (face, fingerprint) or a PIN, backed by hardware security for credential protection.

Windows Hello types

Windows Hello (consumer), Windows Hello for Business (enterprise with certificate/key-based auth).

Common misconceptions

  • "PIN is less secure than password" — Device-specific, hardware-backed
  • "Hello is just convenience" — Stronger than passwords
  • "Hello works everywhere" — Device-specific credential