PIN Credentials

A PIN is a credential composed of user-selected characters. A PIN is often used in combination with another credential to easily enhance its security.

A PIN may be used as a credential for authentication, when combined with an additional supported credential as defined by the Logon or Session Policy in force.

On the PIN page, you can create a new PIN or change your existing PIN.

The minimum and maximum number of characters allowed is specified on the left side of the page.

Note:  

  • You cannot enroll weak PINs in DigitalPersona, similarly to Windows Hello for Business. According to Microsoft, a weak PIN has a constant delta from one digit to the next, for example, 1111 or 2468. This algorithm does not apply to alphanumeric PINs.

  • This PIN should not be confused with a PKI Smart Card PIN which is used as part of a PKI Smart Card credential.

Enroll a PIN Credential

  1. On the DigitalPersona Console Home page, select Credential Manager, and click ADD on the PIN tile to display the PIN page.

  2. On the PIN page, enter and confirm the characters that you want to use as your PIN.

    Note: The CHANGE button displays on the PIN tile after the PIN has been enrolled and saved.

  3. Click Save to return to the Credential Manager page.

Delete a PIN Credential

  1. Choose Delete Credential on the PIN page.

  2. Confirm the deletion.