Macbook Password Authenticator

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Macbook Password Authenticator

My Macbook Pro seems to automatically use my Apple Watch as the default Password Authenticator instead of Touch ID. Is there anyway to make it use Touch ID?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Oct 20, 2024 9:58 AM

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Answer 1

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6x6

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Oct 20, 2024 10:03 AM in response to Akashif25

You can turn off that functionality so that the Apple Watch is no longer used to authorize access:

Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
In the sidebar, click Touch ID & Password (or Login Password, depending on your Mac model).
In the Apple Watch section on the right, turn off the setting for your Apple Watch.

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Oct 21, 2024 5:33 AM in response to Akashif25

Yes, you may have to restart your Mac. You could also restart your iPhone and Apple Watch for good measure.

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Oct 20, 2024 11:13 PM in response to 6x6

Thank you, I tried doing that in settings but when I press the toggle it doesn't turn on? It slides over then just jumps back to the off position. I think I may just need to reset my Mac.

Thank You!

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