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sulkski
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Touch ID and app settings reset after MacBook password reset

My password stopped working on my MacBookPro16,2 for some reason. I had to reset with my recovery key and it appears my fingerprint and touch ID settings were wiped. Also, my apps and accounts acted like I was starting a new session when I tried to use them.


Is this normal for MacBooks after resetting the password?

Posted on Nov 6, 2026 11:17 AM

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leroydouglas
User level: Level 10 (208,430 points)

Nov 6, 2026 11:42 AM in response to sulkski

sulkski wrote:
My password stopped working on my MacBookPro16,2 for some reason.
I had to reset with my recovery key and
it appears my fingerprint and touch ID settings were wiped. Also, my apps and accounts acted like I was starting a new session when I tried to use them.
Is this normal for MacBooks after resetting the password?


seems like it.


setup anew your touchid etc...

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389914