# Windows configuration

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#### Supports Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11
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## WNS authentication

First, authenticate your application with Windows Push Notification Service according to the Microsoft Dev Center guide [here](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh465407.aspx).

## Pushwoosh configuration

1. In your Pushwoosh project, navigate to **Configure Platforms** and click **Connect** next to **Windows**.

<img src="/configure-project-windows-configuration-1.webp" alt="Pushwoosh platform configuration screen showing the Windows platform with a Connect button."/>

2. Specify your **Package Security ID** and **Client Secret** in the configuration window and click **Save**.

<img src="/configure-project-windows-configuration-2.webp" alt="Windows platform configuration form with fields for Package Security ID and Client Secret."/>



## Templates

Check out these Windows Templates:

[Windows Tile Template](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh761491.aspx)
[Windows Toast Template](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh761494.aspx)
[Windows Badge Template](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh779719.aspx)