How to Enable Fingerprint in Windows 10

In this tutorial, we are going to see how to enable fingerprint in Windows 10. Using Windows Hello, Windows 10 supports several types of authentication systems. These types of authentication include fingerprint scanning. If you have a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a fingerprint scanner, setting up fingerprint authentication will make the Windows 10 login process faster, more secure, and painless. After all, you just need to place your finger on the sensor and the system will be instantly unlocked. The good thing is that Windows 10 makes it easy to add fingerprints. Follow the steps below to set up fingerprint authentication in Windows 10.
 

 

How to Enable Fingerprint in Windows 10

 
Step 1: Click on the Start button at the bottom left of your screen.
 

 

 
Step 2: Click on Settings.
 

 
Step 3: Select Accounts.
 

 
 
Step 4: In the left pane, select Sign-in options. And on the right hand side, look for the Windows Hello Fingerprint and click on the Setup button.
 

 
Step 5: You will see a welcome screen. Click on the Get Started button to continue.
 

 
Step 6: Before you can configure fingerprint authentication, you are prompted to authenticate yourself. Then authenticate with a PIN or password. If you are using PIN security, you will be prompted to enter the PIN.
 

 
 
Step 7: Now, just like you would do on cell phones, scan your finger on the fingerprint sensor several times. When you scan your finger, you will see a filling in fingerprint animation.
 

 
Step 8: Once the bar is filled, you will see All screen set. At this point, you have completed the configuration of fingerprint authentication in Windows 10. Click the close to close the wizard.
 

 
That’s All!