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Leonard Kang 5 Reputation points
2025-03-17T05:45:55.4766667+00:00

How can I set the default certificate for windows security login

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-21T09:50:23.27+00:00

    Hello,

    You can set the default certificate for Windows secure login through the following steps:

    1. Configure the certificate template

    Create or modify the certificate template on the CA server to ensure that "Client Authentication" and "Smart Card Logon" are enabled.

    Publish the certificate template.

    1. Configure Group Policy for Automatic Certificate Registration

    Create or edit a GPO in the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC).

    Enable "Certificate Services Client - Auto-Enrollment" and configure the auto-enrollment options.

    Import the root certificate of the CA and configure certificate path validation.

    1. Deploy certificates to users

    Automatically or manually register certificates for users.

    Verify whether users have successfully obtained the certificates.

    1. Configure Windows Secure Login to Use Certificates

    Enable the "Interactive logon: Require smart card" policy (if using a smart card).

    Enable the "Interactive logon: Require certificate for logon" policy.

    1. Testing and Verification

    Log in with the certificate for testing to ensure that the system prompts for certificate-based authentication.

    If there are any issues, please check the Event Viewer logs for troubleshooting.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    Best regards

    Zunhui

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