Mac App Store

Each time, I download an app from Mac app store, it lets me type in my Apple ID password. On my iPhone, free apps automatically download, with out letting me type my password. Is there a way to let me get rid of that?

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 22, 2021 7:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2021 6:03 PM

Hello EricJia,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! We understand that you need help with your password on your Mac. We are happy to help out.


Check out the following support article, which provides some troubleshooting steps to try for this behavior: Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases


When going through the link above, you want to look under "Require a password on your computer".


Cheers!

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Jan 24, 2021 6:03 PM in response to EricJia

Hello EricJia,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! We understand that you need help with your password on your Mac. We are happy to help out.


Check out the following support article, which provides some troubleshooting steps to try for this behavior: Require a password for App Store and iTunes purchases


When going through the link above, you want to look under "Require a password on your computer".


Cheers!

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