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omzaz
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3 years ago

Is it possible to exclude Windows Hello PIN as an unlock option when using biometrics

Hello, When you enable the option to unlock 1Password with biometrics (i.e. via Windows Hello biometrics) you seem to also acquire the ability to unlock 1Password with the device (Windows Hello) P...
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ag_mike_d
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3 years ago

Hello omzaz,

Thanks for message and great question about excluding the Windows Hello PIN option.

The 1Password for Windows desktop app hands the duty of unlocking off to Windows which allows you authenticate through Windows Hello using a PIN or biometrics and is reliant on Windows Security. Removing the PIN through the Windows Sign-in Options in settings, also disables other biometrics previously setup. Microsoft's below support page notes:

You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN.

Learn about Windows Hello and how to set it up - Microsoft Support

Please let us know if you have any other questions. We'll be happy to help where possible!