How to Use Windows Hello in Google Chrome

You can use windows-11/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="30411">Windows Hello in Google Chrome to securely fill in your saved passwords using your face, fingerprint, or PIN.

This feature enhances your browser security by requiring biometric or PIN authentication before Chrome autofills credentials on websites.

For example, if you’re using Windows 11 and have Windows Hello set up, you can enable this option in Chrome’s settings to protect your saved login information.

Once enabled, Chrome will prompt you for verification whenever it needs to fill a password, preventing unauthorized access to your accounts.

How to turn it on or off

You do not need special permissions for these steps, as they are managed through your personal browser settings.

1. Open Google Chrome browser.
2. Click the Customize and Control icon (the three vertical dots in the top right corner).
3. Select Settings from the menu.

4. On the left side of the screen, click on Autofill and passwords.

5. Click the Google Password Manager tile on the right side.

6. Click Settings on the left side of the Password Manager page.

7. Click the toggle switch to turn Use Windows Hello when filling passwords on or off.

If you turn it on, Chrome will prompt you to authenticate via PIN or your saved PIN whenever you need to use a stored password. If you turn it off, Chrome will fill in your passwords automatically without asking for this extra verification.

Summary

You can improve your security by requiring Windows Hello to access your stored passwords in Chrome. Simply navigate to Settings > Autofill and passwords > Google Password Manager > Settings to toggle this feature. This is a great way to keep your accounts safe on shared computers.