Implementing Passwordless Sign-In for Student Devices in Intune-Azure AD Environment

Aran Billen 826 Reputation points
2024-10-08T21:45:42.08+00:00

I’m exploring the implementation of passwordless sign-in for student devices that are already Intune-managed and Azure AD-joined, with existing passwords and Azure AD usernames. Here’s what I’d like to achieve:

  • Best Approach: What would be the most effective method for transitioning these devices to passwordless sign-in?
  • Steps Needed: What are the specific steps involved in enabling passwordless authentication for these devices?
  • Current Passwords: What happens to the students' existing passwords once the transition to passwordless authentication is complete?
  • Login Process: How would students log in to their devices under the new system?
  • Minimal Setup for Students: Is it possible to minimize the setup required from the students' side to ensure a smooth transition?
  • Authentication Devices: Students will only be able to use their school-issued devices (no mobile phones or other personal devices) for authentication. Is this scenario feasible?

Additionally, I'd like to understand how the student experience would look like during and after the transition.

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  2. Crystal-MSFT 49,346 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-10-10T02:34:26.6766667+00:00

    @Aran Billen, Thanks for posting in Q&A. To configure the passwordless sign in method on windows device, you can configure windows Hello for Business. After windows hello for business policy is applied, we can configure PIN or others to login the windows. For current password, this is still not under the user object. It will not affect.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/configure#configure-windows-hello-for-business-using-microsoft-intune

    Meanwhile, for students, here is a link describe passwordless. You can also read it as a reference.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/education/deploy/protect-passwordless-students?tabs=windows#configure-devices

    Hope the above information can help.


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