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Q: I want imessage to require a password. Is there any way i can make this happen?

I want imessage to require a password when i access it for privacy.

MacBook Air

Posted on Jun 14, 2016 10:36 PM

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Q: I want imessage to require a password. Is there any way i can make this happen?

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  • by JimmyCMPIT,

    JimmyCMPIT JimmyCMPIT Jun 15, 2016 6:09 AM in response to shaziae
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    Jun 15, 2016 6:09 AM in response to shaziae

    the password is tied to the account. if you are using

    if you need to protect Message you can either sign out when you are not using it

    Messages>Preferences>Accounts

    click sign out

     

    set your computer to sleep and require a password

    >System Preferences>Security & Privacy

    general tab, require password ticked

     

    or look into a 3rd party application that should be approached at your own risk.

    http://knewsense.com/macappblocker

  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Jun 16, 2016 1:46 PM in response to shaziae
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    Jun 16, 2016 1:46 PM in response to shaziae

    Hi,

     

    I too would say more info is needed about what you are trying to do.

     

    Most people have their Macs and Mac User Account set to use the Password when you Login

    The App will start but any account except the Bonjour one will have it's own Password.

     

    Each Account can be deselected in "Enable this Account".

     

    As has been said the iMessages can be Signed Out (it shows the Apple ID last used but the password is not there)

     

    iMessages when sent are  Encrypted.

     

     

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