Using Apple Touch ID to Log into Windows

Parallels Desktop 20 allows you to log into your Windows machines using Apple's Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Once set up, this feature will enable you to replace typing passwords or PIN codes with a touch of a fingertip for a quicker start.

Note: This integration works by adding a custom credential provider to your Windows installation that handles the sign-in process once the biometry check is complete on the macOS side. No virtual fingerprint reader is added to Windows, and Windows Hello is not involved in the process.

Please make sure the following requirements are met:

• You have a Mac with a built-in fingerprint scanner or an Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID;

• You have set up Touch ID on your Mac computer;

• You have Parallels Desktop version 19 installed;

• Your guest machine is running Windows 10 or newer;

• Your guest machine's copy of Parallels Tools has been updated to the latest version.

Once all requirements are met, the next time you boot up your Windows machine, your login screen will prompt you to enter your password to enable logging in with Touch ID. Once you do that, your login screen will feature a superimposed notification that says, "Touch ID to log in as {user_name}". Using Touch ID will unlock your Windows. If you don't see this notification, choose Sign-in options and select the on-screen button with the fingerprint symbol.

Alternatively, you may ignore the prompt and proceed to log in normally by entering your password. To do that, select the on-screen button with the key symbol.

Note: Your Windows password is not stored in Apple's cloud services. Instead, it is stored locally in the secure encrypted vault and can only be used for Touch ID verification.

You can manage or remove your stored Windows credentials by choosing the Manage Touch ID passwords option and confirming your choice with a fingerprint scan.