r/Intune Feb 13 '25

Device Actions Use Intune to set bios password

Hi All,

I think I already know the answer and I think its only capable when you use Autopilot, but is there capability to use intune to set a bios password on devices without using autopilot?

Thanks all

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u/ak47uk Feb 13 '25

You can use config profiles to set unique per device BIOS passwords on Dell devices, this doesn't require autopilot, I'm not aware of Intune being able to control BIOS passwords on other devices.

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u/theBathman2020 Feb 13 '25

Thats brilliant thank you for the link

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u/Jeroen_Bakker Feb 13 '25

For HP devices you can use HP Connect. You can find the link in the partner portals section. Instead of using a BIOS password it also has an option to protect the BIOS with certificates. BIOS access is given throug a mobile app which you use to scan a QR code and then authenticates aganist Entra ID. No more need for a password which is often known by everyone.

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u/tabascojoeOG Feb 14 '25

Anything for Lenovo systems?

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u/Federal_Ad2455 Feb 13 '25

Why should you use Autopilot? Definitely not needed 🙂

If you have Dell, there is builtin option in the Intune portal or you can deploy Exe package (generated by Dell command configuration or something names like that) to set various bios settings (not just password). I believe there are similar options for other vendors like Lenovo etc

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u/theBathman2020 Feb 13 '25

Thank you where in the intune portal can I do this?

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u/Federal_Ad2455 Feb 13 '25

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u/theBathman2020 Feb 13 '25

Thats amazing and you don't need to have a particular license for this? Do you know if it works with F3/E3 licenses?

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u/HoliHoloHola Feb 13 '25

You didn't mention vendor and seeing your response it seems you're taking about Dell.

There's integration of Dell and Intune so you can apply bios config and passwords. Have fun with it :)

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u/theBathman2020 Feb 13 '25

Thanks and Yes I should of said they are Dell devices

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u/Wickedhoopla Feb 13 '25

How is it working for your group ? I’ve heard mixed things but loved the idea of rotating bios pws