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# Windows Login - How to log in to Windows device using NFC and PIN

> This document provides step-by-step instructions for logging in with NFC and PIN to Windows device.

## Introduction

This document provides step-by-step instructions for logging in with NFC and PIN to Windows device.

## Prerequisites

In the Tenant Admin Portal, you must do the following:

* 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)
* Assign NFC ID to the user. For more details, refer [How to assign NFC/ID as credential to users](https://oloid.help/en/articles/8403103-how-to-assign-nfc-id-as-credential-to-users)
* Enable NFC as an authenticator in the Windows application. For more details, refer [Windows Login - How to enable NFC/ID credential for Windows Login in the Tenant Admin Portal](https://oloid.help/en/articles/11891768-windows-login-how-to-enable-nfc-id-credential-for-windows-login-in-the-tenant-admin-portal)
* Add PIN access to the user. For more details, refer [How to add PIN as credential to users](https://oloid.help/en/articles/8385780-how-to-add-pin-as-credential-to-users)
* Enable PIN as an authenticator in the Windows application. For more details, refer [How to enable PIN in Windows application](https://oloid.help/en/articles/9352266-how-to-create-and-configure-windows-login-application#h_0412e471e4:~:text=multi%2Dfactor%20authentication.-,PIN,-To%20use%20PIN)

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Note:** If you don't see the login option reach out to [Oloid Support](mailto:support@oloid.ai).

## Steps to sign in to Windows device

1. On the Windows lock screen, do the following:
   1. Click **Sign-in options**.

      ![How to log in to Windows device using... - screenshot 1](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX/images/intercom/9550441/6faa7742-4e4a-41ec-9b56-58697982d959-d911507d.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX\&q=85\&s=bc45b91ede9838cf0f72ec2021c1e3e5)

      The Windows login app is displayed.
   2. Select **Windows login app**.

      ![How to log in to Windows device using... - screenshot 2](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX/images/intercom/9550441/284c288c-36be-4d5e-aeb4-42a6d04de7bc-1cac1b11.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX\&q=85\&s=d73fa5ca30ba26c28897e117feaa77f3)
   3. Select **Login with OLOID**.

      ![How to log in to Windows device using... - screenshot 3](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX/images/intercom/9550441/3027aaf5-4fc3-4869-8b25-95ecc7748ce0-47fb83d7.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX\&q=85\&s=d8a4f00c03c6593546a227ffe33fadc3)

      The Windows login app opens and the **Tap NFC Tag at the device** screen is displayed.
2. Tap the **NFC Tag** on the **Reader** to scan it.

   ![How to log in to Windows device using... - screenshot 4](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX/images/intercom/9550441/image-6a2b5884.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX\&q=85\&s=4368587e9bb76b5b9447f6c942d03bf1)

   On NFC authentication, the **Enter PIN** pop-up box is displayed.
3. Enter the **PIN** then click **Submit**.

![How to log in to Windows device using... - screenshot 5](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX/images/intercom/9550441/89dfc4a7-836c-447f-8c26-d3feabde1d53-2c6e1a97.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX\&q=85\&s=a331c72c6e4988f5fa003144795e267b)

On PIN authentication, you are signed in to the Windows device.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Note:** If the user has multiple passwords configured in the Oloid Portal, then the **Choose Your Account** page is displayed. You can select a specific account to sign in successfully.

![How to log in to Windows device using... - screenshot 6](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX/images/intercom/9550441/image-f19cf0e2.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=Pv1ZYf5i70t_vuhX\&q=85\&s=82f2ad78c7b879eb37b3cec70a4a01ad)

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##### Video Tutorial

Watch the video **[How to log in to Windows device using NFC and PIN in Windows Login app- Video Tutorial](https://oloid.help/en/articles/10515467-how-to-log-in-to-windows-device-using-nfc-and-pin-in-windows-login-app-video-tutorial)**