How to Set Up and Use Touch ID on a Mac

touch ID It is a password-less authentication method that is available on some Apple devices, including MacBook.With this feature, you can unlock your Mac, access accounts, make purchases, and perform other tasks without entering a password.Just place your finger on your Mac's touch ID All these operations and more can be done on the sensor.

Read on to learn all about MacBook Touch ID, including how to set up, use, and add or remove your fingerprint.

What you can do with Touch ID on Mac

Touch ID doesn't completely replace the traditional password login method, as sometimes your Mac will still ask you to enter your password instead of using this tool.Still, Touch ID is pretty handy because it makes the login process faster and works in a variety of situations.

You can use Touch ID on your Mac to:

unlock MacBook

Quickly Switch User Accounts

Shop online with Apple Pay

Sign in to apps and websites

Authorize in-app purchases

How to use Touch ID on Mac

Not all MacBooks come with a Touch ID sensor.It's only available on models with a Touch ID sensor.If you are looking for equipment Face ID sensors for Macs, they don't exist, although Apple should Face ID The Mac was introduced for many reasons.However, Touch ID is more secure than Face ID.

Additionally, you shouldn't be as skeptical about Touch ID on the Mac as you were with older-generation iPhones; Apple has improved the software and sensors on the Mac.

To use Touch ID to unlock your Mac, make purchases on the App Store, or perform any other action supported by the tool, you just follow the prompts and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor.The sensor is located in the upper right corner of the Mac keyboard.

Of course, to start using Touch ID on your Mac, you first need to set it up.

How to set up Touch ID on a Mac

Your MacBook will ask you to set up Touch ID when you first start up your Mac.You can choose to set it up now or later.If you chose the second option and are now ready to set up Touch ID on your Mac, assuming you've already created a Mac user password, here's how you do it:

1. Click the Apple menu in the menu bar and select System Settings from the drop-down menu.

2. Go to "Touch ID & Password" from the sidebar.

3. Click the plus (+) icon above the Touch ID section on the right to add a fingerprint.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions: Place your finger on the Touch ID sensor, lift your finger, and repeat a few times to make sure the edges of your finger are pressed.When your fingerprint turns red, it means it's ready and you can click "Done."

Now, you can choose what to do with the Touch ID feature.Switch between various ways to use Touch ID:

It's that simple, you now have Touch ID set up on your Mac and ready to use it.

How to add, delete or name fingerprints

You can save up to three fingerprints in your Mac user account.So, after you set up Touch ID on your device, you can add more fingerprints, either your own or someone else's.To do this, simply go to System Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and click Add Fingerprint.

The process for adding a new fingerprint is the same as the initial setup process.

To name your fingerprint, click Finger 1, Finger 2, or another name, and type a new name.Press the Enter key on your keyboard to save the new name.

If you want to delete a fingerprint on your Mac, hold your mouse cursor over the fingerprint and click the X icon. Your Mac will ask if you are sure you want to delete the fingerprint.To confirm, click Remove.

Enjoy the benefits of Touch ID on your Mac

Touch ID is a secure authentication method that makes it easier to log in to your account or make purchases on your Mac.When using Touch ID, there is no need to enter any passcode.With just a touch of your finger, you can quickly log in to your Mac, purchase in the App Store, log in to websites or applications, and more.