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

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shaziae Author

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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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Answer 1

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.

9:46 pm Thursday; June 16, 2016

 iMac 2.5Ghz i5 2011 (El Capitan)
 G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
 MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
 Mac OS X (10.6.8),
 iPhone and an iPad (2)

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Answer 2

JimmyCMPIT

Level 7

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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

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