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How to log in to Windows device using NFC through Windows Login app
How to log in to Windows device using NFC through Windows Login app
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Introduction

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

Pre-requisite

  • Enable NFC/ID as an authenticator in the Oloid Portal.

    Note: If you don't see the login option reach out to Oloid Support.

Steps to sign in to Windows device:

  1. On the Windows lock screen, click Login with OLOID.

    The Windows login app opens and the Welcome page is displayed.

  2. Select Login with NFC Tag.

    The Windows login app opens and the Welcome page is displayed.

  3. Tap the NFC Tag on the Reader to scan it.

    Note: The card reader must be connected to the computer.

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

    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.

    Note: The user can also perform offline NFC authentication after completing at least one successful online NFC authentication.

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