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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 again omzaz,

Thanks for getting back to me. This is a difference between the OS's.

As mentioned, for Windows, we hand the duty off to Window Security/Windows Hello and this service offers all available options added to your device under Windows Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. We have no control over what options are is offered. With the PIN in place (along with any other biometrics), this option will always be presented by the Windows Hello prompt you receive when signing in to 1Password.

I hope this information helps. We'll be here if you have any other concerns.