Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I will show you how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server. FIPS standards are either recommended or mandated for use in federal-government-operated IT systems in the United States and Canada. For everyday use, enabling FIPS mode can limit your system’s capabilities. This can break certain apps, and reduce compatibility without offering meaningful security benefits.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Activate FIPS
1:17 Enable via Windows Registry
2:07 Confirm system-level FIPS is not enforced
2:43 End screen
What you'll learn:
1. Activate FIPS
a. How to enable FIPS mode when mandated for use in federal-government-operated IT systems in the United States and Canada
b. How to launch the Local Security Policy
c. How to open the Local Security Policy window
d. How to enable System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing policy
e. How to successfully enabled the FIPS mode on your server
2. Enable via Windows Registry
a. How to enable FIPS mode via Command Prompt or PowerShell
b. How to force applications and system components to use only FIPS 140-validated cryptographic algorithms and implementations (e.g., AES, SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.), as approved by the U.S. government
c. How to block newer algorithms not yet validated
3. Confirm system-level FIPS is not enforced
a. How to have FIPS disabled using command
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In this video, I will show you how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server. FIPS standards are either recommended or mandated for use in federal-government-operated IT systems in the United States and Canada. For everyday use, enabling FIPS mode can limit your system’s capabilities. This can break certain apps, and reduce compatibility without offering meaningful security benefits.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Activate FIPS
1:17 Enable via Windows Registry
2:07 Confirm system-level FIPS is not enforced
2:43 End screen
What you'll learn:
1. Activate FIPS
a. How to enable FIPS mode when mandated for use in federal-government-operated IT systems in the United States and Canada
b. How to launch the Local Security Policy
c. How to open the Local Security Policy window
d. How to enable System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing policy
e. How to successfully enabled the FIPS mode on your server
2. Enable via Windows Registry
a. How to enable FIPS mode via Command Prompt or PowerShell
b. How to force applications and system components to use only FIPS 140-validated cryptographic algorithms and implementations (e.g., AES, SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.), as approved by the U.S. government
c. How to block newer algorithms not yet validated
3. Confirm system-level FIPS is not enforced
a. How to have FIPS disabled using command
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💸 Every install supports COMPUTER EVERYWHERE — thank you!
---
Song: Kaflu - Little Talks
Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music
Link: bit.ly/3YMWwW7
#computereverywhere #WindowsServer #FIPS #FIPSmode #ServerSecurity #WindowsServer2022 #ITTutorial #WindowsServerTips #CyberSecurity #ServerAdministration #TechTutorial #ServerSetup #WindowsSecurity #SystemAdmin #HowTo
