Why is my MacBook Air asking for a password to enable Touch ID?

MacBook is asking for password to enable Touch ID. I can’t remember what it is. It’s not my Apple id

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MacBook Air, macOS 14.2

Posted on Sep 9, 2024 3:19 AM

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neuroanatomist

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Posted on Sep 10, 2024 10:23 AM

As a security measure, your Mac will require you to input your login password when you boot/reboot the Mac, and periodically at other intervals. An iPhone does the same. If you've forgotten your password:

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

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neuroanatomist

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Sep 10, 2024 10:23 AM in response to kanian225

If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support

varjak paw

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Sep 9, 2024 12:15 PM in response to kanian225

I believe that it would be the login password for your Mac, not your Apple ID.

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