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mac not locking

When i put my Macbook to 'sleep', when i open the lid again it doesn't require my password or touch id. I have set the timer on it to '1 minute' and rebooted it, and I left it for over 30 mins to test it, and then again overnight and i have the same problem. Does anyone know how to fix this because it seems like a privacy issue?? (my mac is fully updated, etc, etc)


Thanks

MacBook Air

Posted on May 18, 2021 2:29 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2021 3:26 AM

You could try to set the Mac, MacBook/Air, or /Pro to require password when it's awakened.


• Require a password after waking your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/require-a-password-after-waking-your-mac-mchlp2270/mac


Usually this setting only shows a login window; or choice among user-name logins.

Additional information may or could be found in Help in your Mac Finder's menu.


• macOS User Guide [Table of Contents] - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/toc



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May 18, 2021 3:26 AM in response to emma_2345

You could try to set the Mac, MacBook/Air, or /Pro to require password when it's awakened.


• Require a password after waking your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/require-a-password-after-waking-your-mac-mchlp2270/mac


Usually this setting only shows a login window; or choice among user-name logins.

Additional information may or could be found in Help in your Mac Finder's menu.


• macOS User Guide [Table of Contents] - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/toc



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