BIO-key SidePass is a high-quality, compact, external USB fingerprint reader that enables fingerprint authentication on a Windows computer or tablet. Developed to provide users with an affordable option to integrate biometric authentication to their login processes, SidePass improves security and workflow by replacing slower, less secure sign-in methods. SidePass is a plug-and-play device that operates seamlessly with Windows Hello, allowing users to authenticate to a device, website, or app quickly and securely. It is also one of the only external USB fingerprint readers on the market today to pass Microsoft's rigorous accuracy and security testing, and proudly bears the Microsoft Hello-Ready mark. With BIO-key software, SidePass can be integrated into the Active Directory and Azure cloud services to deliver a powerful federated identity ecosystem. Delivering secure and convenient authentication, SidePass is the perfect replacement for passwords in passwordless authentication workflows. *Please note that this product is not compatible with Apple products.