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Is there a way to use fingerprint instead of password in System Preferences?

Every time I have to change preferences on my Macbook, or even when I have to install a new application, it asks for my password. I wondered if there was a way to just use the Touch ID instead. I tried looking in System Preferences but I have found nothing.

Anyone has the same problem/has any information about it?

Posted on Jun 7, 2022 6:21 AM

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desshimself wrote:

Every time I have to change preferences on my Macbook, or even when I have to install a new application, it asks for my password. I wondered if there was a way to just use the Touch ID instead. I tried looking in System Preferences but I have found nothing.
Anyone has the same problem/has any information about it?


Verify your Preferences...


>System Preferences>Security & Privacy> General>Advanced




There are a few instances where Touch ID will not be accepted by macOS:


• If you restarted your Mac, or if you're not logged into your user account.

• If you have not unlocked your Mac for 48 hours.

• If you are trying to unlock Security & Privacy

• If you are trying to unlock Users & Groups Preferences (when FileVault is on)

• If 5 wrong fingerprint attempts


"If you have problems with Touch ID"

If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support




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Jun 7, 2022 7:02 AM in response to desshimself

desshimself wrote:

Every time I have to change preferences on my Macbook, or even when I have to install a new application, it asks for my password. I wondered if there was a way to just use the Touch ID instead. I tried looking in System Preferences but I have found nothing.
Anyone has the same problem/has any information about it?


Verify your Preferences...


>System Preferences>Security & Privacy> General>Advanced




There are a few instances where Touch ID will not be accepted by macOS:


• If you restarted your Mac, or if you're not logged into your user account.

• If you have not unlocked your Mac for 48 hours.

• If you are trying to unlock Security & Privacy

• If you are trying to unlock Users & Groups Preferences (when FileVault is on)

• If 5 wrong fingerprint attempts


"If you have problems with Touch ID"

If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac - Apple Support




Is there a way to use fingerprint instead of password in System Preferences?

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