Enable Windows Hello Sign-In for Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

This article explains how to enable or disable only Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts in Windows 11.

Windows provides multiple options for signing into a device. A more secure way to sign into Windows is to use Windows Hello. It provides a more personal and secure way to sign into Windows using a PIN, facial recognition, fingerprint, passkey, and more.

When you set up a Windows device, you can sign in with a Microsoft account instead of a local account and password. Once users can only sign in with a Microsoft account, you can also enhance their security by only allowing Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts.

Enabling or disabling Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts only in Windows 11 can enhance your device’s security. By enabling this, you can ensure that only authorized users can access the device and keep confidential information secure.

Additionally, Windows Hello provides a more convenient and personalized way to sign into your device without remembering complex passwords.

For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts

As mentioned above, users can improve the security of their Windows devices by only allowing Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the Accounts button on the left.

Next, select the Sign-in options tile on the right to expand it.

Select the ‘For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device’ tile on the Sign-in options settings pane under Additional settings.

Then, toggle the switch button to the On position to enable it. To disable it, toggle the switch button to the Off position.

Exit the Settings app when done.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling only Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts in Windows 11 enhances device security by ensuring only authorized users can access the device.
• This security measure helps secure confidential information and provides a more convenient and personalized way to sign into the device without remembering complex passwords.
• Following the steps outlined in this article, users can easily customize their Windows 11 device to allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts only, maximizing security and usability.