Windows Desktop Login Enrollment Update

Overview

In earlier versions of the Beyond Identity Authenticator for Windows, users were prompted to enroll their fingerprints through the app. However, beginning in late July 2025, fingerprint enrollment via the Authenticator will no longer be supported.

Instead, users who wish to use biometric authentication can enroll their fingerprints using Windows Hello, Microsoft's native authentication framework. This change helps streamline the user experience by aligning with Windows’ built-in security features while maintaining strong authentication standards.

What You'll Learn

In this article, you’ll learn how to set up Windows desktop login using a fingerprint through Windows Hello, replacing the previous fingerprint enrollment process in the Beyond Identity Authenticator.

Steps

Note: Enrolling your fingerprint is optional and is not required for Desktop Login. Fingerprint enrollment can also be done after Desktop Login enrollment using Windows Hello.  

1. Log in to your device and open the Beyond Identity Authenticator.
    
2. On the dialog window, click Enroll in Desktop Login. 

The Desktop Login Wizard will run. 

3. Click Windows Hello to begin the fingerprint enrollment process.

4. At the Welcome to Windows Hello screen, click Get started to begin the fingerprint enrollment process.

5. Once fingerprint enrollment is complete, return to the Beyond Identity Authenticator where you’ll be prompted to create a new Desktop Login PIN. Make sure the PIN you enter is exactly 8 digits long.

6. After entering your new PIN, click Next. 

7. On the next screen, re-enter your PIN to confirm it matches. Then, click Finish setup.

8. Wait a few moments for the setup to complete. Do not close the window or exit the setup while the process is in progress.

9. If the setup is successful, a confirmation message will appear stating that the Desktop Login setup is complete. Click Return home. 

10. To change your fingerprint or PIN in the future, click Desktop Login Settings and follow the prompts in Windows Hello.