Need password after lid close in Sonoma

Potential Reasons for Password Prompt on Lid Close:

1. Security & Privacy Settings:

   - The update to Sonoma might have changed your security settings, requiring a password for added security measures.

2. Touch ID Configuration:

   - Touch ID settings could have been affected during the update, leading to the need for password verification instead of relying on Touch ID.

3. System Preferences:

   - Changes in macOS settings related to lid closure and password requirements might have been altered with the Sonoma update.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Check Security & Privacy Settings:

   - Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, and review the settings related to "Require password" after sleep or screen saver begins. Adjust these settings as needed.

2. Touch ID Configuration:

   - Make sure your Touch ID settings are correctly configured. Go to System Preferences > Touch ID and ensure that Touch ID is enabled for tasks like unlocking your Mac.

3. Restart Your MacBook Pro:

   - Try restarting your MacBook Pro to see if this helps in reconfiguring any system settings that might be causing the password prompt.

4. Reset SMC and NVRAM:

   - Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) and Non-Volatile Random-Access Memory (NVRAM) can sometimes resolve power-related issues and configuration inconsistencies.

5. Review Apps' Background Activity:

   - Check if any apps are set to relaunch after reboot. You can adjust these settings in System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.

6. Check for macOS Updates:

   - Ensure your MacBook Pro is running the latest version of macOS Sonoma. Updates often include bug fixes that might address issues with password prompts and system behavior.

7. Contact Apple Support:

   - If the issue persists and none of the troubleshooting steps work, consider reaching out to Apple Support for personalized assistance in diagnosing and resolving the issue.

andrewfromtorquay wrote:

Since I upgraded to Sonoma, whenever I close my Macbook Pro down by shutting the lid, restart always requires password; touch I/D won't do.

May be the wording is a bit misleading ?

Shutting Down the computer implies actually turning Off the computer Completely

Closing the Lid would put the computer in Sleep Mode

Bring the computer Out of Sleep Mode can be done by opening the Lid

Then, under certain user configurations, as @leyroydouglas has illustrated.

Touch ID usage to Log into your account will require, manually inputing the password

Only a friendly suggestion

The next time the computer is 100% Off

Take notice of the fine print beneath the log in box

Something along the lines and paraphrasing " You must log in to activate the Touch ID "

andrewfromtorquay wrote:

Since I upgraded to Sonoma, whenever I close my Macbook Pro down by shutting the lid, restart always requires password; touch I/D won't do. I never had this problem before with Ventura. And all my apps reboot; it's a real pain. Anybody know why?

Congrats