Touch ID is one of the tools that has been with us the longest and has formed one of Apple’s hallmarks. In Mac, since the arrival of Apple silicon, they have started to introduce this technology. in this post Let’s see how we can configure it.
touch id It is available on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Late 2016. Prior to this, however, it was first included in 24-inch iMacs that included the new Mac processors as well as a keyboard that incorporates this technology. However, if you have a computer with an Intel chip, this keyboard has the same performance, but you may not enjoy its special features.
How to set up Touch ID on Mac?
When we go to set up your Mac or iMac for the first time, you’ll be able to add your fingerprint during the initial setup. when you come on the screen «Touch ID» Follow the instructions on the screen to put your finger Several times on the Touch ID sensor until the registration is complete, in a similar processor that you were able to take before iPhone SE or iPhone 8. You will then be asked to create a password for your user account. Be sure to choose a strong and easy to remember password.
Set up Touch ID from System Settings
If you’ve already set up your Mac and want to activate Touch because you didn’t do it at the beginning of the first session, we’ll have to go system setup. process consists of four steps What we are going to see next:
- open system setup From the Apple menu or by clicking the gear icon in the Dock.
- click on «Touch ID».
- then follow the onscreen instructions Add your fingerprint. If you have already registered a fingerprint, click on the button , to add a new one.
- To complete registration, place your finger on the Touch ID sensor several times until the entire finger appears pink on the screen. Remember you can add up to three fingerprints per user. To delete a footprint, select the footprint and click on the button ,
Customize Touch ID Features
As you may already know from an iPhone or iPad, Touch ID allows you to perform various tasks securely and quickly. In the System Settings option and in the Touch ID window, you can customize the features you want to enable for Touch ID:
- Unlock Mac: Lets you unlock your Mac using your fingerprint instead of entering your password.
- Fat Salary: Authorize payments with Apple Pay using your fingerprint.
- iTunes and App Store: Make purchases on iTunes and the App Store with Touch ID.
- Safari Password: Use your fingerprint to access saved passwords in Safari.
Tips for better Touch ID performance
To ensure the correct performance of Touch ID, we are going to append some below Advice This will work on all your devices that have Touch ID. Three tips mainly come to the fore.
- avoid applying screen saver or stickers on the Touch ID sensor, as they may affect its operation.
- Register different fingers to give you more options when unlocking your Mac, especially if you use different positions to use it (for example, on your desk or on your lap). This way, in case of an error with one finger, we can try the other.
- try to enter your fingerprints in different angles To improve accuracy.
