How to Use the Touch ID Feature in Mac OS Mojave
Posted on 19th June 2023
In MacOS Mojave, Apple introduced a new security feature called Touch ID. Touch ID allows you to unlock your Mac and make purchases using your fingerprint instead of a password. This article will show you how to set up and use Touch ID on your Mac.
Setting up Touch ID
To set up Touch ID, you’ll need to add a fingerprint to your Mac. To do this, open the System Preferences app and click on the “Security & Privacy” icon.
Click the “Passwords” tab and then click the “Add Fingerprint” button.
Follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint. You’ll need to place your finger on the Touch ID sensor multiple times to complete the process.
Once your fingerprint has been added, you can use it to unlock your Mac or make purchases.
To use Touch ID to unlock your Mac, simply place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted. You can also use Touch ID to approve purchases from the Apple App Store or iTunes Store.
To use Touch ID to make a purchase, click the “Buy” button and then place your finger on the Touch ID sensor.
If you ever need to remove a fingerprint from your Mac, you can do so by going to the “Passwords” tab in the System Preferences app and clicking the “Delete Fingerprint” button.
Touch ID is a convenient and secure way to unlock your Mac and make purchases. If you have any questions about Touch ID or need help setting it up, feel free to ask in the comments.
How to Use the Touch ID Feature in Mac OS Mojave
The Touch ID feature in Mac OS Mojave is a great way to quickly unlock your Mac, making it more convenient and secure than using a password. Here’s how to set it up and start using it.
Before you can start using Touch ID, you’ll need to set it up. Here’s how:
1. Open System Preferences and click on Security & Privacy.
2. Click the Privacy tab and select Touch ID.
3. Click the Add a Fingerprint button.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your fingerprint. You’ll need to place your finger on the Touch ID sensor multiple times to complete the process.
Once you’ve added your fingerprint, you can start using Touch ID to unlock your Mac. Just place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted and your Mac will unlock.
You can also use Touch ID to make purchases in the Mac App Store and iTunes Store. Just click the Buy button and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted.
Touch ID can also be used to quickly approve app installations from identified developers. To do this, open System Preferences and click on Security & Privacy. Then, click the General tab and select the option to Allow Apps Downloaded From Anywhere.
Now, when you try to install an app from an identified developer, you’ll be able to approve it using Touch ID.
In addition to unlocking your Mac and approving app installations, Touch ID can also be used to access your Keychain and make Apple Pay purchases. To use Touch ID for these features, you’ll need to enable them in System Preferences.
To access your Keychain using Touch ID, open System Preferences and click on Security & Privacy. Then, click the General tab and select the option to Allow Your Apple Watch to Unlock Your Mac.
Now, when you try to access your Keychain, you’ll be able to unlock it using Touch ID.
To use Touch ID for Apple Pay purchases, open System Preferences and click on Wallet & Apple Pay. Then, click the Add Card button and follow the on-screen instructions to add your credit or debit card.
Once you’ve added your card, you can use Touch ID to make Apple Pay purchases in stores, in apps, and on websites.
The Touch ID feature in Mac OS Mojave is a great way to quickly unlock your Mac and make purchases. To use it, you’ll need to set it up and add your fingerprint. Once you’ve done that, you can start using Touch ID to unlock your Mac, approve app installations, and make purchases.
How to Use the Touch ID Feature in Mac OS Mojave
The long-awaited Touch ID feature is finally available in Mac OS Mojave. Here’s how to set it up and start using it:
1. Open System Preferences and click on the Security & Privacy icon.
2. Click on the Privacy tab and select the Fingerprints item from the left sidebar.
3. Click the Add button and follow the instructions to add your fingerprint. You can add multiple fingerprints if you want.
4. Once you’ve added your fingerprint, you can start using it to unlock your Mac. Just place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted and your Mac will unlock itself.
5. You can also use Touch ID to make purchases from the App Store and iTunes Store. Just click on the Buy button and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted.
6. Touch ID can also be used to quickly access your Keychain password. Just click on the Keychain Access icon in the menu bar and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted.
7. If you want to use Touch ID to unlock your Mac when it’s waking from sleep, you’ll need to enable the option in System Preferences. Just open System Preferences and click on the Security & Privacy icon. Then click on the General tab and select the Require Password After Sleep or Screen Saver Begins option.
8. You can also use Touch ID to quickly access your Apple ID account. Just click on the Apple ID button in the menu bar and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted.
9. If you have an iCloud account, you can use Touch ID to quickly sign in to iCloud.com. Just click on the Sign In with Apple ID button and place your finger on the Touch ID sensor when prompted.
10. If you want to use Touch ID to authenticate sudo commands in the Terminal, you’ll need to enable the option in System Preferences. Just open System Preferences and click on the Security & Privacy icon. Then click on the Privacy tab and select the Allow Touch ID to Unlock Locked Items option.
That’s all there is to using the Touch ID feature in Mac OS Mojave. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments.
