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# Windows Login - How to Configure Badge ID for Windows Login

> This document explains how to enable and configure Badge ID authentication for the Windows Login application in the Tenant Admin Portal. Badge-based...

## Introduction

This document explains how to enable and configure **Badge ID authentication** for the Windows Login application in the Tenant Admin Portal. Badge-based authentication allows users to log in by scanning an RFID badge, providing a fast and efficient alternative to traditional credentials.

## Prerequisite

* You must have Tenant Admin Access.
* Windows Login Application must be created in the Tenant Admin Portal. For more information, refer: [How to create and configure Windows Login application in the Tenant Admin Portal](https://oloid.help/en/articles/9352266-how-to-create-and-configure-windows-login-application-in-the-tenant-admin-portal)

## Steps to Configure Badge ID credential

1. Log in to the **Tenant Admin Portal**.
2. On the **Applications** page, click the **Windows Login** application.

   ![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 1](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/image-6eeaf72f.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=7850586938eea328055edce22daf9705)

   The application page is displayed.
3. Go to the **Authenticato**r tab.

   ![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 2](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/image-b06a543b.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=6be3c2c45e27265cea5db781868939a0)

   The Authenticator page is displayed.
4. Turn on the **Badge ID** toggle.

   ![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 3](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/image-3965805c.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=1333929aa8cc0f78a4c5fc3d99054f9b)

   The **Badge ID** is enabled successfully.
5. Do the following:
   1. [Configure **Select Badge Input**](#configure-select-badge-input)
   2. [Configure **Select Badge Auth Source**](#configure-select-badge-auth-source)
6. Click **Save** after configuration changes to apply the configuration.
   The Badge Input source is successfully configured.

### Configure **Select Badge Input**

1. Select Badge Input
2. RFID HF/LF Settings
   Use this option to configure RFID badge input based on frequency type.
   * **HF (13.56 MHz)**: Typically used for access cards and modern RFID systems.
   * **LF (125 / 134.2 kHz)**: Used for older or legacy animal tag systems.

     > [!NOTE]
     >
     > **Note:** Select the appropriate frequency based on the badge type used in your environment.

     ![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 4](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/image-f8eba2ce.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=d02c9993261673993cc401c12b1bd686)
3. Input Method
   Choose how badge data is received by the application:
   • **SDK**
   Enables badge reading through the integrated SDK. This is the recommended option for most deployments where native reader integration is used.
   • **Keyboard**
   Uses keyboard emulation mode where badge data is input as keystrokes (commonly used in wedge-based readers).
4. PC/SC (UID)
   Reads the card’s **UID (Unique Identifier)** in numeric or binary format.
   This uniquely identifies the RFID tag.
   * This option is **automatically enabled** when a PC/SC-compatible connection is added to the application.
5. RFID Badge Type
   * Admins must select the specific RFID badge type from the dropdown.
   * This ensures compatibility between the reader and badge format.

     ![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 5](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/image-f32099e4.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=e57e381ba36d174eaa15813f73fb2c4c)
6. Smart Card
   Enable this option when using smart cards for authentication.
   Smart Card Type
   * **PIV (Personal Identity Verification)**
   * **CAC (Common Access Card)**
     Select the appropriate card type based on organizational requirements.
7. Authentication Type
   Defines how authentication is performed using the smart card:
   • **Direct**
   Authentication is handled directly through the configured system.
   • **Oloid Certificate (Coming Soon)**
   Future capability for certificate-based authentication managed via Oloid.

### Configure **Select Badge Auth Source**

![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 6](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/933dbf4c-2023-4b58-a76d-a470bb33ddb4-634305a3.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=3b60b83712b58cdeadd0f7d44de9ebeb)

This setting allows admins to define the source used to validate badge authentication. It determines how the scanned badge data is verified.

Refer to: **[How to configure Badge Auth Source in Windows Login Application](https://oloid.help/en/articles/11274692-how-to-configure-badge-auth-source-in-windows-login-application)**

The Badge ID is successfully configured.

![How to Configure Badge ID for Windows... - screenshot 7](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3/images/intercom/14698260/image-dfe89f8c.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=e3dapyDXsFSXa_-3\&q=85\&s=c12efa91cc43999d3fb095a61b790d7d)

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##### Sync Configuration

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Note:** In **Windows Authenticator** app, you must sync the configuration to Validate Windows Credential to work properly. For more details, refer [How to sync configuration in Supervisor App](https://oloid.help/en/articles/9329264-how-to-sync-configuration-in-supervisor-app)