Question
I just got Windows 11 on my computer. How do I go through the initial setup and login?
Answer
YSU is starting the process of rolling out Windows 11 campus wide. The authentication and security of your computer will be associated with your YSU Microsoft 365 account.
Please take a moment to review the setup and login procedure for Windows 11 computers.
Initial Setup
Login Procedures
Initial Setup
When you receive your computer with Windows 11 installed, you will need to setup a few parameters and login for the first time. Please take the following steps:
1. Power on your computer. You will see the loading screen to enter Windows 11 setup, it will display Just a moment.... Do not turn your computer off during this process.
2. After the setup application launches, the system will prompt you connect to a network. You must be connected to the Internet to complete setup. If you are plugged in with an Ethernet cord, you will see the Ethernet icon at the top of the list. If there are wireless networks available, you will see them listed below. Connect if desired or continue with just Ethernet if you are connected. After deciding to stay with Ethernet or connecting to Wifi, click the Next button to continue setup.
3. After connecting, you will need to sign in with your @ysu.edu email to setup your account on the computer. After typing your full @ysu.edu email address, click Next.
4. On the next screen, type in your account password and then click Sign in.
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Note: You will be prompted with a MFA verification request. Please proceed with the MFA verification request.
5. Once you have authenticated your account, setup will continue on your computer. The screen will display Please wait while we setup your device.
The next screen will continue showing progress.
6. Next, you will need to configure how you will sign into Windows. The authentication product for Windows 11 is called Windows Hello. Now, you will begin the process of setting up your sign in options. Depending on the hardware attached to your computer, you will be prompted to create a PIN, however, you may also have biometric options such as face recognition and/or finger print sign in. As of this writing, most YSU computers do not support biometric sign in. Click OK to continue.
7. Next, you will configure your PIN. The PIN must be at least 6 characters in length. By default, the PIN must be numeric. However, check the box as indicated on the screen if you wish to include letters and symbols.
8. After setting your PIN, click OK.
Note: If biometric compatible hardware is installed on your computer, you will be presented with the biometric options next.
9. You will now be taken to your fresh Windows 11 desktop.
When you start Windows 11, you will be presented with a new login screen. Tap or click the screen once your computer boots.
At this screen, you will be presented with the prompt to enter your PIN. This PIN was configured during the setup section above. If you were able to configure any biometric options, they will be presented to you as well. Enter your PIN to login.
When you enter your PIN, the system will continue to your desktop. No further action is required. If you forget your PIN or wish to sign in another way, please see below:
1. I forgot my PIN will walk you through the process of creating a new PIN.
2. Sign in options will allow you to login with your password.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ITTraining@ysu.edu.