Hello! Is it possible to use Touch ID on my macbook pro (2016) to log back into my computer after Screen Lock? I am prompted only to enter a password. I would prefer to use the touchid to get back in, though.
Thanks!
caverbook wrote:
Hello! Is it possible to use Touch ID on my macbook pro (2016) to log back into my computer after Screen Lock?
What do you mean exactly by "Screen Lock"?
If you mean the Mac was sleeping, then yes, if you have a Touch ID in place, it should work to unlock the Mac. You can tell if you have a Touch ID in place by seeing something like "Finger 1" in this screen shot from System Preferences > Touch ID:
But bear in mind if you logged out of the Mac or restarted the Mac, a password would be required.
The following has information about how it should work: Use Touch ID on MacBook Pro - Apple Support
There also should be a prompt on the Touch Bar with an arrow pointing to where you touch your finger -- but I have noticed that the prompt is intermittently missing. Even when the prompt is missing I am still able to unlock by using my fingerprint.
Yes, you should be able to use Touch ID. The exception is if the Mac was powered off; when it is first powered on you must enter the password. If Touch ID isn't working when the screen is locked after waking from sleep, check the setting at Apple menu > System Preferences > Touch ID > Use Touch ID For: Unlocking your Mac
Hi! That's what I thought. Unlocking your mac is checked and it doesn't work. I can't find anywhere how it is supposed to work when unlocking, but resting my finger on the pad doesn't do anything at any point in coming back from screen lock.
This is happening to me too. When I restart my Macbook, Touch ID works fine. After screen lock, it no longer works and always requires password instead. I can not switch users with Touch ID as well. All my Touch ID settings are correct. This looks like a new bug that has been introduced with the latest update.
Login with Touch ID after Screen Lock
