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Fingerprint security for Mac OS X Lion Platforms from AuthenTec Tuesday, January 31, 2012 AuthenTec launches a new Fingerprint security solution-including an Eikon fingerprint sensor and TrueSuite identity management software -for Mac computers running Lion and Snow Leopard operating systems.
The new MacBook Pro comes with a Touch ID power button, which allows you to unlock MacBook with a fingerprint. You will find below the steps to Enable Touch ID on your MacBook Pro.
Enable Touch ID on MacBook Pro
Finally, you can unlock MacBook using your fingerprint, just like you can unlock your iPhone using a fingerprint. This is a welcome addition for users who do not like typing a password every time their MacBook goes to sleep.
The Touch ID feature is only available on 15″ MacBook Pro (2016 Models) and some 13″ MacBook Pro (2016 Models) having Apple’s New Touch Bar.
Once you have enabled Touch ID on the MacBook Pro, you can make App Store purchases, iTunes Purchases and Apple Pay purchases using Touch ID.
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Add Fingerprint on MacBook Pro
Adding Fingerprints to your MacBook Pro is really easy, as you can see from the steps below.
You can can add a maximum of 5 fingerprints per Mac. In case of multiple Accounts, you can add a Maximum of 3 fingerprints per user account.
1. Click on the Apple icon located in the top Menu bar of your MacBook and then click on System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
2. On the next screen, click on Touch ID.
3. Next, click on Add a Fingerprint option (See image below)
4. You will now be prompted to enter your Admin Account password, enter in your Password and click on Ok to continue
5. Next, follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Touch ID.
6. Once Touch ID has been setup, click on Done from the bottom right corner to save your fingerprint
Remove Fingerprint on MacBook Pro
In case you decide not to use Touch ID anymore, you can remove your fingerprint from MacBook Pro by following the steps below.
1. Click on the Apple icon in the top menu-bar of your Mac and then click on System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
2. On the next screen, click on Touch ID.
3. On the next screen, hover your mouse over the Fingerprint that you wish to delete and click on the x icon once it appears in the top left corner of the fingerprint (See image below).
4. Next, enter your Admin Account Password when you are prompted to do so and click on Ok.
5. On the next pop-up, tap on Delete to remove your Fingerprint from the MacBook Pro
Unlock MacBook Using Touch ID
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The first time that you restart your computer after setting up Touch ID, you will be required to enter in your User Account Password.
After that you can use your Fingerprint to unlock Mac, make App Store purchases and use your Fingerprint for Apple Pay.
To Unlock MacBook using Touch ID, wake up your MacBook by lifting the lid, tapping the touch-pad or pressing any key on your keyboard.
Once your MacBook Pro wakes up place your finger on the power button, located at the right corner of your Touch bar.
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