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How to Set Up Touch ID on Mac

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  1. Open Touch ID settings

    Go to "Touch ID & Password" in System Settings.

  2. Add a fingerprint

    Click "Add a fingerprint" and register your finger by touching the Touch ID sensor several times.

  3. Choose which features to use it for

    Choose which features Touch ID unlocks, such as logging in, App Store purchases, or autofilling passwords.

  4. Unlock with your fingerprint

    From then on, you can unlock your Mac with just a touch instead of typing your password.

  5. Why is this useful?

    Instead of typing a long password every time, you can quickly and securely unlock your Mac and even make purchases with just your finger.

Tired of typing your password every time?

Instead of typing a long password every time, a single touch lets you unlock your Mac quickly and securely, and even complete App Store purchases.

Register more than one finger

Registering a few fingers from both hands means you're never stuck if one hand is busy or a specific finger doesn't scan well -- any registered finger works to unlock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register more than one fingerprint?

Registering several fingers from both hands lets you unlock your Mac with any one of them.

What happens if Touch ID isn't recognized?

If it isn't recognized, you can always fall back to typing your existing password to unlock the Mac.