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The Touch ID feature on your Mac makes it much easier to do things on your Mac. Follow this article if you don’t know much about it. It will tell you almost everything you need to know about the MacBook Touch ID and how to Set up Touch ID on MacBook
Touch ID is an electronic fingerprint scanner that Apple built into the right side of the keyboard. Touch ID uses the capacitive touch to capture and identify your fingerprint in any direction. It does this by using sensors built into the finger pad on your Mac’s home button.
So that you can use your fingerprint to unlock your Mac, switch between users, access encrypted programmes or files on your Mac, buy things from different online Apple stores on your Mac, enable Apple Pay in apps or online websites, install third-party apps that you haven’t downloaded from the App Store, etc. On MacBooks, the Touch ID can also be used as the power button. you can visit Apple support center for further help.
How to Add your Fingerprint
- Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Select the Touch ID preference pane.
- Click on Add a fingerprint.
- Enter your user password.
Steps to Name a Fingerprint
- Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
- Select the Touch ID preference pane.
- Press the Tab key to cycle through each fingerprint option, or click directly on the name of the fingerprint.
- Rename your fingerprint.
- Press the Return key.
FAQ
What can you do with Touch ID on Mac?
Touch ID can fulfil a number of roles on your Mac. The most obvious is for unlocking your device, but it also allows Apple Pay transactions without needing a password, signing into various apps, plus making purchases on the iTunes, App and Books stores.
Where is the Touch ID sensor on my Mac?
You’ll need a reasonably new MacBook if you want Touch ID. The sensor is placed in the upper right corner of the keyboard, so look to see if there is a square sensor there.
Why can’t I set up Touch ID on my MacBook Pro?
Make sure you’re using the most recent version of macOS. Make sure that the Touch ID sensor and your fingers are clean and dry. * Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe the Touch ID sensor clean of any dirt or dust. Cover the Touch ID sensor with your whole finger.
Why has my Touch ID stopped working?
If your hand is dirty, oily, or wet, the fingerprint sensor might not work. So, if you have any of these on your finger, you might not be able to use your fingerprint to open your phone. The way out is to wash, clean, and wait for your hands to dry.