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Mac computers don’t have built-in fingerprint sensors like iPhones or some Windows laptops. However, if you have a Mac model with a Touch ID sensor (available on some MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models starting from 2016), you can add your fingerprint for authentication purposes.
Touch Id uses your Fingerprint to unlock your Mac and make purchases with Apple Pay, iTunes store, etc. You can use Touch id for
- Unlocking you Apple Mac
- Apple Pay
- iTunes store, App store & Apple Books
- Passwords Auto Fill
- Touch Id sensor for fast user switching
The Touch ID is now available on the latest Macbook Pro and Air models. When you are setting up your new Mac, it allows you to set up Touch Id with a fingerprint. If you are already added a Fingerprint and skipped to setting up the Touch Id. You can Add Now Fingerprint on Mac by following below step-by-step instructions.
- Touch Id is available at the top right side of the function keys
- You are allowed to add one or more fingerprints to Mac
- You can add up to 3 fingerprints on your Apple Mac.
How to Add Fingerprint on Mac
Step 1: On your Mac, on the top left corner of the screen, click on “Apple Icon”
Step 2: Click on “System Preferences”
Step 3: Under the System preference screen, click on “Touch ID”
Step 4: Click on “Add Fingerprint”
Step 5: Enter the password of your Mac computer to add a fingerprint and click on Ok
Step 6: Now place a finger on Touch Id to get capture the finger
Step 7: Follow the instructions and once fingerprint has been added click on done.
How to Delete Fingerprint on Mac
If you want to delete added fingerprints on your Mac for any security reasons, follow these step-by-step instructions on how to delete fingerprints
Step 1: Navigate to the Apple icon > System Preference > Touch ID
Step 2: Select the “Fingerprint” to remove
Step 3: A message will be displayed as “Are you sure you want to permanently delete the fingerprint“, click on the “delete” option to continue to delete.
Now successfully the fingerprint has been removed on your Mac.
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