Easy Way to Remotely Unlock a Windows PC Using an Android Fingerprint Scanner

How to setup Remote Fingerprint Unlock

Go to the Google Play Store and download Remote Fingerprint Unlock.

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Install the latest Windows Fingerprint Credential module on your Windows PC. Please read the setup instructions and warnings carefully.

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To scan, open the Android app and select Scan.

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Let it find your Windows PC by starting the Scan operation.

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Select the PC you want to set up. It is possible to name it and/or send a Wake-on-LAN packet if you have the pro version.

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Go to the Accounts section after adding the PC.

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Enter the username and password of the account you want to remotely unlock by tapping "Add Account."

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When you add the account you want to unlock on the PC, tap on the name so that (Selected) appears after it.

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