How do I sign in with Windows Hello?
Michael Gray
Updated on February 09, 2026
Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options . Under Manage how you sign in to your device, you’ll see three choices to sign in with Windows Hello: Select Windows Hello Face to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC’s infrared camera or an external infrared camera.
What do you need to know about Windows Hello?
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.
Where do I go to reset Windows Hello?
Select “Sign-In options” from the left panel. Locate the “Facial Recognition” and “Fingerprint” options and click the Remove button to reset them. Click on the “Get Started” button and follow the on-screen instructions to freshly set up Facial Recognition and Fingerprint.
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.
How to connect with people on Hello network?
Create or join communities to connect around your specific interests. Discover different personas; you may even uncover a new passion. Show everyone what you’re passionate about. Invite your friends and make new ones! Interact with the community to unlock achievements, reach milestones and earn rewards.
What to do with your folio on Hello network?
Show everyone what you’re passionate about. Invite your friends and make new ones! Express yourself, build your reputation, and climb up the leaderboard. Personas and user-created communities are focused on a particular passion. Your folio is a personalized feed of content relevant to your chosen personas.
What do potentials mean on the Hello network?
Potentials are people we’d like to introduce you to, based on your personas, location and personality. Create more meaningful connections with our direct messaging feature, including photos, gifts and unique expressions.