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title: Login with GCPW
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description: Google Credential Provider for Windows (GCPW) allows you to sign in to your Windows computer using your [Google Workspace](Google_Workspace.md) account. This eliminates the need for a separate loca...
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category: getting-started
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tags: [getting_started]
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permalink: go.dbits.ca/dd/login-with-gcpw
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---
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# Login with GCPW
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Google Credential Provider for Windows (GCPW) allows you to sign in to your Windows computer using your [Google Workspace](Google_Workspace.md) account. This eliminates the need for a separate local username and password, streamlining account management while maintaining strong security through features like two-factor authentication.
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*Official Reference: [Google GCPW Documentation](https://support.google.com/a/answer/9250996)*
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---
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## Signing In for the First Time
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### Step 1: Initiate Sign-In
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- At the Windows login screen, click **“Add work account”**
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- *Note: This option appears as a button below the standard login fields*
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### Step 2: Enter Your Google Workspace Credentials
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- Enter your Google Workspace email address (e.g., yourname@company.com)
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- Enter your Google account password
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- Complete any additional verification steps:
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) code if enabled
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- Security key verification if required
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- Accept the terms of service when prompted
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### Step 3: Profile Creation
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- Windows will automatically create your user profile (this may take a few minutes)
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- Your desktop will load once the setup is complete
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---
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## Initial Configuration (First Login Only)
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After your first successful login, configure these essential applications:
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### 1. Set Up Windows Hello Fingerprint Reader
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- Open the Start menu and search for **“Sign-in options”**
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- Under **Windows Hello Fingerprint**, click **“Set up”**
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- Click **“Get started”**
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- Follow the on-screen prompts to scan your fingerprint multiple times
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You’ll be asked to lift and place your finger repeatedly to capture different angles
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- This typically requires 8-10 scans for accuracy
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- Once complete, you can use your fingerprint to unlock Windows and authenticate in compatible apps
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*Learn more: [Windows Hello Setup Guide (Microsoft)](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sign-in-options-and-account-protection-in-windows-7b34d4cf-794f-f6bd-ddcc-e73cdf1a6fbf)*
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### 2. Set Default Applications
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- Open the Start menu and search for **“Default apps”**
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- Set the following defaults:
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**Email**: Gmail/Google Chrome
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- **Web browser**: Google Chrome
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- When prompted, click **“Switch anyway”** to confirm your choices
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### 3. Configure Google Chrome
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- Open Google Chrome
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- Sign in with your Google Workspace account
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- **Important**: Enable sync and select “Make Chrome my own” when prompted
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*Learn more: [Chrome Sync Guide (Google)](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/185277)*
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### 4. Set Up Bitwarden Password Manager
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**About Bitwarden:** Bitwarden is our recommended password manager for securely storing and managing your credentials. [Learn more about our Bitwarden service](BitWarden_Password_Manager.md).
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#### 4a. Configure Bitwarden Desktop App
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- Open the Bitwarden desktop application
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- Sign in with your Bitwarden account credentials
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- Once signed in, go to **Settings** (gear icon) → **Security**
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- Under **Unlock with Biometrics**, toggle **“Unlock with Windows Hello”** to **ON**
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- Windows will prompt you to verify your identity using your fingerprint
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- Test the biometric unlock by locking Bitwarden (File → Lock) and unlocking with your fingerprint
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#### 4b. Enable Biometric Unlock for Autofill
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- In Bitwarden desktop settings, navigate to **Security**
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- Enable **“Unlock with Windows Hello”** (if not already enabled)
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- Enable **“Require biometric unlock for autofill”** for added security
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- This ensures autofill requests require fingerprint authentication
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#### 4c. Connect Bitwarden Chrome Extension
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- Open Google Chrome
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- Click the Bitwarden extension icon in Chrome
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- Click **“Log in”**
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- Select **“Log in with device”** or enter your credentials
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- Once logged in, click the Bitwarden extension icon → **Settings (gear icon)**
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- Navigate to **Options**
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- Enable **“Enable browser integration”** (this links the extension to your desktop app)
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#### 4d. Configure Biometric Authentication in Chrome Extension
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- In the Bitwarden Chrome extension, go to **Settings** → **Security**
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- Ensure **“Unlock with biometrics”** is enabled
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- The extension will now communicate with the desktop app for biometric unlocks
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- Test by locking the extension and unlocking with your fingerprint through the desktop app prompt
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*Learn more: [Bitwarden Biometric Unlock Documentation](https://bitwarden.com/help/biometrics/)*
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### 5. Set Up Google Drive
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- Open the Google Drive desktop application
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- Sign in with your Google Workspace account
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- Configure folder sync by checking the folders you want to back up to the cloud
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- This ensures your important files are automatically backed up
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*Learn more: [Google Drive Desktop Setup Guide](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/10838124)*
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### 6. Configure Printing (If Applicable)
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- Look for the **Printix** icon in the system tray (near the clock)
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- Sign in to Printix
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- Add any printers you need access to from the available list
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*Learn more: [Personal Device Management (PDM)](Personal_Device_Management.md) | [Print Management with Printix](Printer_and_Print_Management.md)*
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---
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## Using Bitwarden with Biometrics
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- When visiting a website with saved credentials, Bitwarden will offer to autofill
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- Click the Bitwarden autofill prompt in the login field
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- Authenticate with your fingerprint when prompted
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- Your credentials will be filled automatically
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---
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## Tips for Success
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- Keep your fingerprint reader clean for reliable authentication
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- If biometric unlock fails, you can always use your master password
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- Ensure both Bitwarden desktop app and Chrome extension are running for seamless integration
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- Pin the Bitwarden desktop app to your taskbar for easy access
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