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Configure Touch ID for sudo access in Terminal.app without prompting for a password to authenticate.
Feb. 5, 2023, 6:24 p.m. | Ruslan Kh.
DEV Community dev.to
Devices listed below have fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) to simplify login process but this is not exposed in Terminal.app. So each time you run commands with elevated privileges you need to type in your password.
Compatibility list:
- MacBook Air Retina, 13" (2018-2020)
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (13", 2016-2020 Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (15", 2016-2019)
- MacBook Pro (16", 2019,2021)
- MacBook Pro (13", M1, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (14", M2 2021)
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (21 May …
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