Allow domain users to log on using biometrics

Policy ID: Biometrics_EnableDomainCredProv
Scope: Computer Configuration
Supported on: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
Source: Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category: Windows Components › Biometrics

Description

This policy setting determines whether users with a domain account can log on or elevate User Account Control (UAC) permissions using biometrics.

If you enable or do not configure this policy setting, Windows allows domain users to log on to a domain-joined computer using biometrics.

If you disable this policy setting, Windows prevents domain users from logging on to a domain-joined computer using biometrics.

Note: Prior to Windows 10, not configuring this policy setting would have prevented domain users from using biometrics to log on.

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