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Access to the operating system account should be simple but secure. Especially if the device can be used by several other people \u2013 in an office, co-working space or in a classroom. It is this principle that the ideologues of the world-famous Microsoft Corporation adhere to, thanks to which the new Windows Hello service and the possibility of entering the OS using security keys were developed. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”92%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ text_text_color=”#333″ text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#111″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n So if you’re tired of remembering and typing long, complex passwords (and occasionally forgetting them, so you’re forced to reset them), you’ll love this new approach to authentication. Moreover, it is really reliable and will protect against accidental selection of the password either by intruders or by pranksters-fellow students\/colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n Plan of the article:<\/b><\/p>\n Windows Hello is an authentication feature in Windows 10 and 11 operating systems that replaces passwords with more convenient and faster ways to verify who owns an account. These are biometrics (face scan \/ fingerprint) or PIN code. The feature allows you to sign in to your device (to your operating system account) on the lock screen and to your Edge account to use the Internet. <\/span><\/p>\n To use this service, you will need a device with Windows 10 version 1809 or higher installed and the Edge browser*. <\/span><\/p>\n * <\/span>Please note that this feature is not available on Xbox and phones.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n A security key** is a hardware device that works according to the principle of a physical key to a safe, apartment, or car. An owner with such a key can “unlock” access to their accounts by inserting the key into a computer slot instead of entering a username and password. Such a hardware device can be a USB key of various types, a smart card or a smartphone with the NFC function. <\/span><\/p>\n Passwordless mode works very simply: you insert the key and touch it, if necessary, enter the PIN code if you have set up multi-factor authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n ** <\/span> A security key should be used in cases where you need enhanced account protection or additional protection by connecting two-factor authentication.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n After you have finished setting up the authentication method in the OS, you can set up a login to your Microsoft Edge browser account using Windows Hello. <\/span><\/p>\n To do this, after authorization, go to<\/span> Settings<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Accounts<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Login options<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Login methods<\/b> and select one of the Windows Hello options where your data has already been saved.<\/span><\/p>\n Log in to the system, and go to the menu<\/span> Start<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Settings<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Accounts<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Login options<\/b>\u2192<\/span>Security key.<\/b> Select the option<\/span> Manage<\/b> and follow the further instructions of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n These settings apply to any compatible security keys, including those that require the installation of applications. We will talk about this later.<\/span><\/p>\n Microsoft uses YubiKeys<\/span><\/a> to protect employee accounts as well as customer accounts<\/span>. By the way, they are used not only by Microsoft, but also by such IT giants as Google, Meta, Twitter, Amazon, and even <\/span>the US government<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Why<\/span> the YubiKey security key<\/b> is the best of all options:<\/span><\/p>\n The special feature of YubiKey security keys is that in most cases they are only intended for two-factor authentication. For passwordless login settings, you need to use cloud services or software, depending on the system version and key series.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are using Windows 10 version 1607 and above, please use our guide: \u201c<\/span>How to set up YubiKey to protect Windows 10 accounts<\/span><\/a>\u201d.<\/span> <\/p>\n If you have Windows 10 version 1909 and higher, you can use the Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) service, which supports the FIDO2 protocol. You only need to register with it and register your YubiKey to then be able to choose this authorization method.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/shop.thekernel.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/concept-web-sign-in-security-key.png” alt=”concept web sign in security key” title_text=”concept web sign in security key” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”92%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ text_text_color=”#333″ text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#111″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The advantages of this method are that you do not need to install additional software, and all new YubiKey series available for sale are compatible with this service. You can use any keys <\/span>from the catalog<\/span><\/a>. <\/span> <\/p>\n More information <\/span><\/i>about the business version<\/span><\/i><\/a>, the compatibility of the program <\/span><\/i>with browsers and operating systems<\/span><\/i><\/a> can be found on the official Microsoft website.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n In general, Microsoft offers many ways to protect accounts with YubiKey security keys. The choice depends on the login method (password or passwordless), the version of your operating system and the series of keys you have selected. <\/span><\/p>\n For example, for two-factor authentication, you can use all series, and for passwordless login, there are still the following options (in addition to the Azure Active Directory login method that we described above):<\/span><\/p>\n\n
<\/a>What is Windows Hello<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n<\/a>What is a security key<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n<\/a>How to set up a Windows login using Windows Hello <\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>How to configure Windows login with security keys<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n<\/a>What security keys do Microsoft employees use<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How to set up passwordless login with YubiKey<\/b><\/h3>\n
How to choose a security key<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n
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