How to change Touch ID settings on a MacBook Pro

2022-08-04 15:15

Programming the Mac to remember my fingerprint and substitute my touch for entering usernames and passwords sounded nifty, but just how much time would it really save?

Occasionally it's necessary to add a fingerprint or adjust Touch ID settings.

MacOS will display all the corresponding System Preferences options, as shown in Figure A. Figure A. Click the Touch ID entry.

The Touch ID menu will open, as shown in Figure B. Figure B. Up to five fingerprints can be saved on a Mac.

Note that these Touch ID tips are for MacBook Pro users.

Some Apple keyboards - such as the $149 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID or the $199 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keyboard - support using Touch ID with other Apple silicon-powered Macs, too, including the M1-powered Mac mini.

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