Apple Mac Touch Id

Press Touch ID to turn on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air if it's open and turned off. If your Mac is closed and turned off, simply open it to turn it on. Unlike with older Mac notebooks, holding down Touch ID on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air doesn't display a dialogue with options to Sleep, Restart or Shut Down. The Touch ID button has replaced the Power button as the best way to turn on and authorize your Mac: It's located to the far right of the Touch Bar and connect to the Mac's T2 Secure Enclave chip, which encrypts your fingerprint and keeps it offline. The Touch Bar puts powerful shortcuts front and center, and Touch ID provides fast authentication. Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch with TouchBar and Touch ID Display 16.0-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 3072x1920 native resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors.

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How to delete and re-add your Touch ID fingerprints on Mac. Follow these steps to delete your Touch ID fingerprints on Mac: 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.

Get started

Lift the lid of your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to turn it on, or press Touch ID. Every time you start up, restart or log out, you will need to enter your password to log in to your user account. After setting up Touch ID, as long as you're logged in, you can use your fingerprint instead of typing when you're asked for your password.

With Touch ID, you can also use your fingerprint to make purchases from the App Store, Apple Books Store and iTunes Store, as well as from many of your favourite websites using Apple Pay.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

On MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar, the Touch ID button is on the right side of the Touch Bar at the top of the keyboard.

13- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar introduced in late 2019 or later

13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Touch Bar introduced in 2016 through 2019

MacBook Air

On MacBook Air models introduced in 2018 and later, the Touch ID button is on the right-hand side of the function keys.

MacBook Air (2020)

How to set up Touch ID

1. Make sure your finger is clean and dry.
2. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
   
3. Click Touch ID.
   
4. Click the plus sign to add a fingerprint, type your user account password when prompted, then follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Use the checkboxes to select the Touch ID features you want to use on your Mac.

The sims freeplay macbook. Tips for adding fingerprints:

• Place your finger on the Touch ID button — but don't press it down. Hold it there until you're asked to lift your finger.
• Lift and rest your finger slowly, making small adjustments to the position of your finger each time.
• Add up to three fingerprints.

You can also delete fingerprints:

1. Hover the pointer over a fingerprint. A delete button will appear.
2. Click the delete button, then enter your password to remove the fingerprint.

Use Touch ID to unlock your Mac

After you've set up Touch ID, you can use it to unlock your Mac. Wake up your Mac by opening the lid, pressing any key or tapping the trackpad. Then place your finger lightly on Touch ID to log in.

You must enter your password to log in after you've started up, restarted or logged out of your Mac. When you're logged in, you can quickly authenticate yourself with Touch ID whenever you're asked for your password.

You can also use Touch ID to unlock these features on your Mac:

• Password-Protected Notes
• The Passwords section in Safari preferences
• System Preferences
  If you have FileVault turned on, you must enter your password to unlock the Security & Privacy pane and the Users & Groups pane.
  

If multiple users have set up Touch ID and log in to the same Mac, they can use Touch ID to switch accounts. Just press Touch ID, and your Mac will switch to the logged-in user account associated with the fingerprint.

Make iTunes Store, App Store and Apple Books Store purchases with Touch ID

Use Touch ID instead of your Apple ID password to make purchases on your Mac:

1. Open the iTunes Store, App Store or Apple Books Store.
2. Click the buy button for something you want to purchase. A Touch ID prompt will appear.
3. Place your finger on Touch ID to complete the purchase.

You may be prompted to enter your password on your first purchase or if you've made changes to the fingerprints that you've enrolled in Touch ID.

Use Touch ID for Apple Pay

You can make easy, secure and private purchases on websites using Apple Pay on your Mac. Apple Pay never stores your credit or debit card information and never shares it with the merchant.

Apple Pay is not available in all regions.

Set up Apple Pay

On Mac notebooks with Touch ID, you're prompted to configure Apple Pay during the setup process. If you opt not to set up Apple Pay when you first start up, you can set it up later in the Wallet & Apple Pay section of System Preferences. You can also check your transaction history and manage your payment cards there. For example, you can add or delete cards, and make updates to contact or delivery information.

You can only add payment cards to one user account on your Mac. If you set up Apple Pay in your main user account and then log in under with a different account, Touch ID and Apple Pay will be unavailable. In this situation, you can use an eligible iPhone or Apple Watch to complete Apple Pay transactions that you have started in Safari on your Mac.

Make a purchase in Safari with Apple Pay

On websites that offer Apple Pay, click the Apple Pay button during the checkout process. When prompted, complete the payment by placing your finger lightly on Touch ID.

Turn on, restart, sleep and shut down

Press Touch ID to turn on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air if it's open and turned off. If your Mac is closed and turned off, simply open it to turn it on.

Unlike with older Mac notebooks, holding down Touch ID on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air doesn't display a dialogue with options to Sleep, Restart or Shut Down. You can find these options in the Apple menu. If your Mac is unresponsive, you can hold down Touch ID for six seconds to force a shut down. Please note: you'll lose any unsaved work if you do this.

Pressing Touch ID won't put your Mac to sleep. Instead, choose Apple menu  > Sleep. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can also add a Sleep button to the Control Strip:

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1. Click Finder.
2. Select View > Customise Touch Bar.
3. Touch the Control Strip region of the Touch Bar to switch to Control Strip customisation.
4. Use your pointer to drag items you want, such as the Sleep button, from the main display down into the Touch Bar. You can also drag items left and right within the Touch Bar to rearrange them, or drag them up and out of the Touch Bar to remove them.
5. Tap Done in the Touch Bar or click Done on the screen when you've finished.

Find out more about Touch ID

You can use Touch ID to control accessibility features on your Mac:

• Triple-press Touch ID to display the Accessibility Options window.
• Hold the Command key and triple-press Touch ID to toggle VoiceOver on and off.

In some situations, you will need to enter your password instead of using Touch ID, namely:

• If you've just restarted your Mac
• If you've logged out of your user account
• If your fingerprint isn't recognised five times in a row
• If you haven't unlocked your Mac in more than 48 hours
• If you've just enrolled or deleted fingerprints
  

If you still need help unlocking your Mac with Touch ID, follow these tips. Try again after each one:

• Make sure your fingers are clean and dry.
  Moisture, lotions, sweat, oils, cuts or dry skin might affect fingerprint recognition. Certain activities can also temporarily affect fingerprint recognition, including exercising, showering, swimming or cooking.
• Your finger should completely cover Touch ID. While Touch ID is scanning, don't press down or move your finger.
• Try setting up a different fingerprint.

How it works

With two-factor authentication, only you can access your account on a trusted device or the web. When you want to sign in to a new device for the first time, you'll need to provide two pieces of information—your password and the six-digit verification code that's automatically displayed on your trusted devices or sent to your phone number. By entering the code, you're verifying that you trust the new device. For example, if you have an iPhone and are signing into your account for the first time on a newly purchased Mac, you'll be prompted to enter your password and the verification code that's automatically displayed on your iPhone.

Because your password alone is no longer enough to access your account, two-factor authentication dramatically improves the security of your Apple ID and all the personal information you store with Apple.

Once signed in, you won't be asked for a verification code on that device again unless you sign out completely, erase the device, or need to change your password for security reasons. When you sign in on the web, you can choose to trust your browser, so you won't be asked for a verification code the next time you sign in from that computer.

Trusted devices

A trusted device is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 and later, or Mac with OS X El Capitan and later that you've already signed in to using two-factor authentication. It's a device we know is yours and that can be used to verify your identity by displaying a verification code from Apple when you sign in on a different device or browser. An Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later can receive verification codes when you sign in with your Apple ID, but cannot act as a trusted device for password resets.

Trusted phone numbers

A trusted phone number is a number that can be used to receive verification codes by text message or automated phone call. You must verify at least one trusted phone number to enroll in two-factor authentication.

You should also consider verifying an additional phone number you can access, such as a home phone, or a number used by a family member or close friend. You can use this number if you temporarily can't access your primary number or your own devices.

Verification codes

A verification code is a temporary code sent to your trusted device or phone number when you sign in to a new device or browser with your Apple ID. You can also get a verification code from Settings on your trusted device.

A verification code is different from the device passcode you enter to unlock your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID

You can follow these steps to turn on two-factor authentication on your device. Learn more about the availability of two-factor authentication.

Turn on two-factor authentication on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Turn on two-factor authentication in Settings

If you're using iOS 10.3 or later:

1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
2. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication.
3. Tap Continue.

If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier:

1. Go to Settings > iCloud.
2. Tap your Apple ID > Password & Security.
3. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Tap Continue.

You might be asked to answer your Apple ID security questions.

Enter and verify your trusted phone number

Enter the phone number where you want to receive verification codes when you sign in. You can choose to receive the codes by text message or automated phone call.

When you tap Next, Apple sends a verification code to the phone number you provided.

Enter the verification code to verify your phone number and turn on two-factor authentication.

Turn on two-factor authentication on your Mac

If you're using macOS Catalina:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Click Password & Security under your name.
3. Click Turn On Two-Factor Authentication.
   

If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click iCloud, and select Account Details.
2. Click Security.
3. Click Turn On Two-Factor Authentication.

Some Apple IDs created in iOS 10.3 or macOS 10.12.4 and later are protected with two-factor authentication by default. In this case, you see that two-factor authentication is already turned on.

Create an Apple ID with two-factor authentication on the web

If you don't have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can create a new Apple ID with two-factor authentication on the web.

Learn how to create an Apple ID on the web.

If you have an Apple ID that's not protected by two-factor authentication, some Apple web sites might ask you to update your account.

What to remember when you use two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication significantly improves the security of your Apple ID. After you turn it on, signing into your account will require both your password and access to your trusted devices or trusted phone number. To keep your account as secure as possible and help ensure you never lose access, there are a few simple guidelines you should follow:

• Remember your Apple ID password.
• Use a device passcode on all your devices.
• Keep your trusted phone number(s) up to date.
• Keep your trusted devices physically secure.

Manage your account

You can manage your trusted phone numbers, trusted devices, and other account information from your Apple ID account page.

Keep your trusted phone numbers up to date

To use two-factor authentication, you need at least one trusted phone number on file where you can receive verification codes. Consider verifying an additional trusted phone number other than your own phone number. If your iPhone is your only trusted device and it is missing or damaged, you will be unable to receive verification codes required to access your account. Macbook pro macos.

You can update your trusted phone numbers when you follow these steps:

1. Go to your Apple ID account page.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Go to the Security section and click Edit.

If you want to add a phone number, click Add a Trusted Phone Number and enter the phone number. Choose to verify the number with a text message or automated phone call, and click Continue. To remove a trusted phone number, click next to the phone number you want to remove.

View and manage your trusted devices

You can view and manage a list of your trusted devices on iOS, macOS, and in the Devices section of your Apple ID account page.

On iOS:

1. Go to Settings > [your name].
2. Select a device from the list.

On macOS Catalina:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
2. Select Apple ID.
3. Select a device from the sidebar.

On macOS Mojave or earlier:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
2. Select iCloud, then click Account Details.
3. Click the Devices tab.
4. Select a device from the list.

On the web:

1. Go to your Apple ID account page.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Go to the Devices section.

The device list shows the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID. Select a device to view device info like the model and serial number. Below that you can see other useful information, including whether or not the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.

You can also remove a trusted device by selecting Remove from Account from the device list. Removing a trusted device will ensure that it can no longer display verification codes and that access to iCloud, and other Apple services on the device, is blocked until you sign in again with two-factor authentication. If you need to find or erase your device before you remove it from your trusted device list, you can use Find My iPhone.

Generate app-specific passwords

With two-factor authentication, you need an app-specific password to sign in to your account using third-party apps or services such as email, contacts, or calendar apps not provided by Apple. Follow these steps to generate an app-specific password:

1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
2. Click Generate Password below App-Specific Passwords.
3. Follow the steps on your screen.

After you generate your app-specific password, enter or paste it into the password field of the app as you would normally.

Frequently asked questions

Need help? You might find the answer to your question below.

What if I forget my password?

You can reset or change your password from your trusted device or browser when you follow these steps.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Go to Settings > [your name]. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud > tap your Apple ID.
2. Tap Password & Security > Change Password.
3. Enter a new password.

On your Mac

If you're using macOS Catalina:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Click Password & Security, then click Change Password.

If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
2. Choose Account Details. If you're asked to enter your Apple ID password, click Forgot Apple ID or password and follow the onscreen instructions. You can skip the steps below.
3. Click Security > Reset Password. Before you can reset your Apple ID password, enter the password used to unlock your Mac.

On the web

If you don't have access to an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can reset or change your password from iforgot.apple.com.

What if I can't access a trusted device or didn't receive a verification code?

If you're signing in and don't have a trusted device handy that can display verification codes, you can have a code sent to your trusted phone number via text message or an automated phone call instead. Click Didn't Get a Code on the sign in screen and choose to send a code to your trusted phone number. You can also get a code directly from Settings on a trusted device. Learn how to get a verification code.

If you use iOS 11.3 or later on your iPhone, you might not need to enter a verification code. In some cases, your trusted phone number can be automatically verified in the background on your iPhone. It's one less thing to do, and your account is still protected with two-factor authentication.

If I can't sign in, how do I regain access to my account?

If you can't sign in, access a trusted device, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. Account recovery is an automatic process designed to get you back in to your account as quickly as possible while denying access to anyone who might be pretending to be you. It might take a few days—or longer—depending on what specific account information you can provide to verify your identity.

Do I still need to remember any security questions?

No. With two-factor authentication, you don't need to remember any security questions. We verify your identity exclusively using your password and verification codes sent to your trusted devices and phone numbers. When you enroll in two-factor authentication, we keep your old security questions on file for two weeks in case you need to return your account to its previous security settings. After that, they're deleted.

Can Apple Support help me regain access to my account?

Apple Support can answer your questions about the account recovery process, but can't verify your identity or expedite the process in any way.

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What are the system requirements for two-factor authentication?

For the best experience, make sure that you meet these system requirements on all of the devices you use with your Apple ID:

• iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 and later
• Mac with OS X El Capitan and iTunes 12.3 and later
• Apple Watch with watchOS 2 and later
• Apple TV HD with tvOS
• Windows PC with iCloud for Windows 5 and iTunes 12.3.3 and later

Can Apple IDs created for children use two-factor authentication?

Yes. Any Apple ID that meets the basic system requirements can enroll in two-factor authentication. Learn more about who can use two-factor authentication.

What if I don't recognize the location shown in my sign in notification?

When you sign in on a new device, you'll get a notification on your other trusted devices that includes a map showing the approximate location of the new device. This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you're connected to, and not your physical location.

If you know you're the person trying to sign in but you don't recognize the location shown, you can still tap Allow and continue signing in. However, if you ever see a notification that your Apple ID is being used to sign in on a new device and you're not the one signing in, tap Don't Allow to block the sign in attempt.

What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?

If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions—like an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)—you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification code from a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field.

Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I've turned it on?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security.

Is this different than Apple's older two-step verification feature?

Yes. Two-factor authentication is built directly into iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple's web sites. It uses different methods to trust devices and deliver verification codes, and offers a more streamlined user experience. You need two-factor authentication to use certain features that require improved security.

If you already use two-step verification and want to update to two-factor authentication, learn how to switch to two-factor authentication. If your account isn't eligible for two-factor authentication, you can still use two-step verification to protect your information.