Is there a maximum number of Windows Hello enrollments?
The maximum number of supported enrollments on a single Windows 10 computer is 10. That enables 10 users to each enroll their face and up to 10 fingerprints. While we support 10 enrollments, we will strongly encourage the use of Windows Hello security keys for the shared computer scenario when they become available.
What do you need to know about Windows Hello?
Head over here to learn more about Windows Hello, or how Windows Hello protects your privacy. Have a great week! *Windows Hello biometrics sign-in requires specialized hardware including a Windows Hello capable device, fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.
Is the Windows Hello for business Pin symmetric?
When using Windows Hello for Business, the PIN is not a symmetric key where is the password is a symmetric key. With passwords, there is a server that has some representation of the password. With Windows Hello for Business, the PIN is user provided entropy used to load the private key in the TPM. The server does not have a copy of the PIN.
How to set up Windows Hello with a fingerprint?
Select Windows Hello PIN to set up sign-in with a PIN. 1 Select Windows Hello Face to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC’s infrared camera or an external infrared camera. 2 Select Windows Hello Fingerprint to set up sign-in with a fingerprint reader. 3 Select Windows Hello PIN to set up sign-in with a PIN.
Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 10 devices using fingerprint, facial recognition, or a secure PIN. Most PC’s with fingerprint readers already work with Windows Hello, making it easier and safer to sign into your PC. Here’s how to set it up: Go to the Start menu and select Settings.
When using Windows Hello for Business, the PIN is not a symmetric key where is the password is a symmetric key. With passwords, there is a server that has some representation of the password. With Windows Hello for Business, the PIN is user provided entropy used to load the private key in the TPM. The server does not have a copy of the PIN.
The maximum number of supported enrollments on a single Windows 10 computer is 10. That enables 10 users to each enroll their face and up to 10 fingerprints. While we support 10 enrollments, we will strongly encourage the use of Windows Hello security keys for the shared computer scenario when they become available.
