GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators.Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Turn on convenience PIN sign-in

This policy setting allows you to control whether a domain user can sign in using a convenience PIN.

If you enable this policy setting, a domain user can set up and sign in with a convenience PIN.

If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, a domain user can't set up and use a convenience PIN.

Note: The user's domain password will be cached in the system vault when using this feature.

To configure Windows Hello for Business, use the Administrative Template policies under Windows Hello for Business.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductCredential Providers
CategoryLogon
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows8
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsSystem
Value NameAllowDomainPINLogon
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0