New to Touch ID on Mac? Here's how to set it up!Apple's new MacBook Air joins the MacBook Pro to offer support for Touch ID, the company's fingerprint-based authentication system.
If you own or have owned an iPhone 5s all the way up to an iPhone 8, you've likely used Touch ID: It's Apple's built-in privacy system for unlocking your device and authorizing Apple Pay. Here's how to set it up and use it on your Mac!
How does Touch ID work?
How to set up and manage Touch ID on your Mac
How to use Touch ID on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro
How to reboot your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro
How to reset your Touch ID data
How does Touch ID work?
Touch ID is the name of Apple's fingerprint identity sensor. It's a form of biometric security that's meant to be more convenient than entering a passcode or password, especially on iPhones and iPads we use hundreds of times a day. You can register up to five fingerprints on the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, with a maximum of three fingerprints per user account.
Once you add your fingerprint to y...
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New to Touch ID on Mac? Here's how to set it up!
