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Setting Up and Using Windows Login 2.0

Oloid’s Windows Login 2.0 is an advanced, secure, and scalable passwordless authentication solution that enables enterprise users to log into Windows devices and enterprise applications using physical identity factors such as Face, Badge, NFC, and PIN. Windows Login 2.0 introduces improved performance, device management, security controls, and deployment flexibility, making it ideal for large-scale enterprise environments with shared or distributed systems. With Windows Login 2.0:
  • Users do not need to remember or enter passwords
  • Authentication is faster and more reliable
  • Access is revoked instantly when users are deactivated
  • Supports multi-factor authentication with factor sequencing
  • Enhanced support for shared device environments

Prerequisites

Before setting up Windows Login 2.0, ensure:
  • You have access to the Tenant Admin Portal.
  • Ensure that the Oloid Tray Application is running in the background.
  • Supervisor App (latest version compatible with Windows 2.0) is installed.
  • Devices meet Windows Login 2.0 system requirements. For more information, refer: Windows Login Version 2 - Hardware and Software Requirements
  • Network connectivity and required ports are configured
  • Users are created in the system and ready for assignment

Installation and Device Configuration

Windows Login 2.0 is installed and managed through the Supervisor App.

Step 1: Download Windows Login 2.0

  • Log in to Tenant Admin Portal
  • Navigate to Tenant Settings > Oloid Apps.
  • Download the Windows Login 2.0 installer
For more information, refer: Windows Login v 2.0 - How to download Windows Login v 2.0 installer file from Tenant Admin Portal

Step 2: Install Windows Login 2.0

  • Run the installer on the target Windows device
  • Complete installation with administrator privileges
For more information, refer: Windows Login v2.0 - How to Download, Install, and Auto-Pair Windows Login v 2.0 App

Step 3: Configure via Supervisor App

  • Launch the Supervisor App
  • Register the device
  • Link the device to the appropriate tenant and environment
  • Sync configurations
For detailed instructions, refer to: Setting up and using Supervisor App

Platform Configuration (Tenant Admin Portal)

Initial Setup

1. Create Application and Connection

  • Navigate to Connections
  • Create a new Windows Login 2.0 connection
  • Configure authentication flow and factor sequencing

2. Assign Users to Connection

  • Create or import users
  • Assign users to the Windows Login 2.0 connection
Refer to: For more information, refer: Platform Configuration for Windows Login How to create and configure Windows Login application in the Tenant Admin Portal

Credential Setup

Credential setup in Windows Login 2.0 is flexible and configurable based on organizational needs.

Supported Authentication Factors

  • Face
  • Badge
  • NFC
  • PIN

Authentication Modes

  • Single-factor authentication
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Examples:
    • Badge + PIN
    • NFC + PIN
    • Face + PIN
Refer to Credential set up using Oloid Platform - Windows Login guide. The credential setup is also done using the Supervisor App. Refer to Credential Management - Supervisor App

Configure Identity Factors

1. Face Onboarding

2. Badge Setup

3. NFC Setup

4. PIN Setup


Credential Types

Individual Credentials

  • Individual Domain credentials
  • Individual Local credentials

Shared Credentials

  • Shared Domain credentials
  • Shared Local credentials
These are especially useful for:
  • Factory floors
  • Warehouses
  • Shared enterprise systems
For more information, refer:

Usage

Windows Login 2.0 supports multiple login methods for different workflows:

Supported Login Methods

  • Login using Badge
  • Login using Face
  • Login using Badge + PIN
  • Login using Username + Face
  • Login using NFC + PIN
Refer to:

Common Use Cases

  • Shared Workstations: Secure login without sharing passwords
  • Enterprise Offices: Fast and seamless employee authentication
  • Industrial Environments: Badge/NFC-based quick access
  • High-Security Systems: Multi-factor authentication with sequencing