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iMac 24-inch M1 2021
Big Sur
touch ID stopped working. In system preferences, the touch ID screen was greyed out.
Upon reboot, touch ID disappeared from system preferences.
How do I restore touch ID to system preferences, and how do I make it work again?
iMac 24″, macOS 11.6
Welcome to Apple Support Community.
See: If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support.
Also, make sure macOS is up-to-date: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support. If the issue persists, test in Safe Mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support.
If you need more help, contact Apple Support.
Jack
Welcome to Apple Support Community.
See: If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support.
Also, make sure macOS is up-to-date: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support. If the issue persists, test in Safe Mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support.
If you need more help, contact Apple Support.
Jack
touch ID disappeared from system preferences
