How can I allow an app to make changes without typing in the password, but using TouchID on the Touch Bar instead?
MacBook Pro, 13", 2016, macOS Sierra 10.12.6
Example:
How to let apps make changes using TouchID on MacBook Pro
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Best Answer
This is not one of the supported features of Touch ID on macOS - at least not yet.
With Touch ID on your MBP, you can:
Undoubtedly as time goes by, more functionality will be added to Touch ID on macOS - but the ability to use it to allow apps to make changes to macOS isn't available yet.