01Why Would You Want to Disable Touch ID?

  • There are several reasons why you might want to disable Touch ID on your Mac:
  • - Privacy concerns: If you're worried about someone gaining unauthorized access to your device by using your fingerprint, disabling Touch ID can provide an extra layer of security.
  • - Troubleshooting: If you're experiencing issues with Touch ID, such as it not recognizing your fingerprint consistently, disabling and re-enabling the feature may help resolve the problem.
  • - Temporary disablement: You may have a specific need to temporarily disable Touch ID, such as when you're traveling and want to ensure that nobody can unlock your device without your permission.

02Disable Touch ID on Mac

  • To disable Touch ID on your Mac, follow these steps:
  • Go to the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select 'System Preferences.'
  • In the System Preferences window, click on 'Touch ID.'
  • Authenticate with your administrator password to make changes.
  • Uncheck the box next to 'Use Touch ID for:' and select the options you want to disable Touch ID for (e.g., unlocking your Mac, Apple Pay, iTunes & App Store, etc.).
  • Once you've unchecked the appropriate boxes, close the System Preferences window.
  • Touch ID is now disabled for the selected options on your Mac.

03Re-Enabling Touch ID

  • If you ever want to re-enable Touch ID on your Mac, follow these steps:
  • Go to the Apple menu and select 'System Preferences.'
  • Click on 'Touch ID.'
  • Authenticate with your administrator password.
  • Check the boxes next to the options you want to enable Touch ID for.
  • Close the System Preferences window.
  • Touch ID is now re-enabled for the selected options on your Mac.

Conclusion

Disabling Touch ID on your Mac can provide additional security and help with troubleshooting any fingerprint recognition issues. Remember that you can always re-enable Touch ID if needed.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Go to System Preferences
Step 2Click on Touch ID
Step 3Authenticate with administrator password
Step 4Uncheck boxes for options you want to disable Touch ID for
Step 5Close System Preferences
Step 6Touch ID is now disabled
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