Touch ID is GONE from "System Preferences."

youthpastorrich wrote:

HOW do I get it back? Under "System Information" is shows it's in the system (software) but it's shown "NO" as visible. How do I make it visible again????

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Is this a New Issue - if so what changes have occurred ??

Is this an Old Issue - if so what actions have been taken to resolve the issue ??

Follow the advise from previous posting of @leroydouglas

I have the same problem did all the suggestions but no result. Sometimes the Touch ID shows up, when I disconnect/connect the keyboard but cannot add fingerprint because text is greyed. I think there is a technical problem with the keyboard and or Touch ID button.

Suggestion - Restart the computer in Safe Mode and Test if it reappears

Start up an Intel-based Mac in safe mode

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
2. After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds.
3. Restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift key.
4. Release the Shift key when you see the login window.

Start up a Mac with Apple silicon in safe mode

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > Shut Down.
2. After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds.
3. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until the startup options window appears showing available startup disks and Options.
4. Select a startup disk.
5. Press and hold the Shift key, click Continue in Safe Mode, then release the Shift key.

Yes have seen you other posting on similar issue and think suggested getting it serviced by Apple Authorized Service Centre and or Follow the advise / posting of @leroydouglas above.