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Using Authenticator to access Surface Pro instead of PIN/Password

Anonymous
2023-05-11T08:59:22+00:00

Hi,

I have removed the requirement for Windows Hello PIN - it therefore requires my password to access my device

I have removed a password and gone 'passwordless' using the Authenticator

Yet, I still enter my original (now removed) password to access my account on the device - how can I have it so the Authenticator opens the device not a static password?

Thanks!

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  1. Sumit D - IA 170.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-11T09:32:03+00:00

    Hi Daryl,

    I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.

    Windows, by default, do not support 2FA to log in, and neither does any hardware do so, for example, a Mobile Phone be it iOS or Android. This is a standard industry practice and there are scenarios where there is no internet connectivity so your device will remain locked.

    You must use a PIN/Password to login to your computer aka offline methods.

    Hope this makes sense and helps.

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