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Why does my Mac say your password is required to enable Touch ID?
In summary though, the rules governing when a passcode is required instead of your fingerprint, are as follows: The passcode has not been used to unlock the device in the last six days. Your fingerprint has not been used to unlock the device in the last eight hours. You have just powered up (or rebooted) your device.
Why does my Mac ask for password instead of fingerprint?
Have you maybe been rebooting (or shutting off) this Mac more often than usual lately? Make sure your preferences are set to require the scanner instead of the master password. Just choose 1Password > Preferences from the menu bar and click Security, then select “Allow Touch ID to unlock 1Password”.
How do I reset my Touch ID on my MacBook Pro?
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Touch ID. Do any of the following: Rename a fingerprint: Click the text below a fingerprint, then enter a name. Delete a fingerprint: Click a fingerprint, enter your password, click OK, then click Delete.
Why does my MacBook Pro keep asking for password?
Why is Mail asking for your password? You’re not using your current email password. If you updated the password on another device, make sure that you’re using the same password on your Mac. Your email provider needs you to update or reset your password for security reasons.
How do you unlock a Mac with Touch ID?
Unlock your Mac and some password-protected items: When you wake your Mac from sleep, or open a password-protected item, just place your finger on Touch ID when asked. Log in from the login window: Click your name in the login window, then place your finger on Touch ID. Only user accounts that have passwords can be unlocked with Touch ID.
How do I delete Touch ID on my MacBook Pro?
Click on the Apple menu icon in the upper left corner of your Mac’s screen. Select System Preferences from the drop down menu. Select the Touch ID preference pane. Hover over the fingerprint icon you wish to delete until you see the X in the upper left corner, then click on it. Enter your password. Press Delete to confirm.
Why is My Touch ID not working on my Mac?
Moisture, lotions, cuts, or dry skin can affect fingerprint recognition. If Touch ID isn’t working on your Mac or Magic Keyboard, see this Apple Support article. If you still have to enter your password: For security, you need to enter your password when you start your Mac.
Where do I Find my Touch ID passwords?
Open Finder. Click Go once so the dropdown menu appears. Hold down the Option key. You will see a Library folder appear in the list under the Go tab. Open library. Drag Keychains folder into the trash. You will have to re-enter all keychain passwords, but the Touch ID will work.